YAML File

What are YAML files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a YAML file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your YAML files.

What is a YAML file?

YAML files have multiple uses, and AppleWin Controller Configuration is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

AppleWin Controller Configuration

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open YAML files

Important: Different programs may use files with the YAML file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your YAML file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested four different YAML openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 22, 2024

All known file formats using extension .YAML

While AppleWin Controller Configuration is a popular type of YAML-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .YAML file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

AppleWin Saved State

We know that one YAML format is AppleWin Saved State. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Snapcraft Build Info

We know that one YAML format is Snapcraft Build Info. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

YAML Serialized Data

We know that one YAML format is YAML Serialized Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of YAML files. Remember, different programs may use YAML files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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