XYZ cartesian chemical modeller input
File type: Various data file
An xyz file is a plain-text molecular structure file containing element symbols, Cartesian coordinates, and other chemical data.
It is used as an input file by HyperChem and can also be read by OpenBabel online services.
Found 6 different file type records with the same xyz filename suffix.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 17, 2026
The XYZ file format, also known as the XMOL molecular format, stores chemical structures in a simple text-based tabular form. A file normally begins with the number of atoms, followed by a comment or title line and one line for each atom. Atom lines contain an element symbol and the atom's X, Y and Z coordinates, with optional additional data.
An xyz file usually represents one chemical structure, although files can contain multiple structures or coordinate frames. The format stores atomic coordinates but does not normally store chemical bond information, so software may need to infer bonds from the coordinates. These files are used in cheminformatics applications and on the web to store and exchange 3D molecule models.
The format was developed at the Minnesota Supercomputer Center in 1990. It remains in use as a simple interchange format for molecular coordinates. HyperChem is available for Microsoft Windows, and OpenBabel provides support through its online services.
MIME types:
chemical/x-xyz
chemical/x-pdb
Open an xyz file with HyperChem on Microsoft Windows. You can also submit it to OpenBabel online services where supported.
Because the format is plain text, a text editor can display its contents, but it will not provide a molecular model or chemical visualization.
OpenBabel online services can convert an xyz file to other molecular structure formats that the service supports. HyperChem can also open the file and export the structure in formats supported by the application.
Conversion may require bonds to be inferred because XYZ files normally contain coordinates but no bond definitions. Check the resulting structure before using it for further chemical work.
Englishchemical/x-xyzFile type category:
Text file
Date updated: May 31, 2019
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The xyz file extension is used by EOIS for files containing graph coordinates.
Most likely some old format without support. However could be viewed in Rapidform Explorer. No further information could be found.
Use compatible tools to work with *.xyz files.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Programs for viewing xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: March 24, 2024
The xyz file extension is associated with scanning devices developed by Opton, a Japanese company.
The xyz file stores some kind of data from Opton scanners.
Seems to be very rare used data format.
Programs for viewing xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: October 19, 2017
The xyz file extension is associated with the RPG Maker VX, a development tool and video gaming engine for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The xyz file stores graphics data used by RPG Maker.
Use RPG Maker to work with *.xyz files.
Software applications that can open xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Ransomware encrypted file
Date updated: September 10, 2019
The xyz file extension is also known to be used for one of the 2015 variants o TeslaCrypt ransomware.
This malicious software encrypts and locks users data and renames the extension to one of the many options, including xyz.
TeslaCrypt also leaves instructions and ransom demands in a special text file "HELP_RESTORE_FILES.txt" file found in affected folders.
Note: A new "We Are Anonymous" themed variant of Jigsaw ransomware encountered in July 2016 also uses this extension, most likely to parasite on its reputation.
Tools like TeslaDecore may perhaps help you with unlocking your data even without paying the ransom.
There is no way how to convert affected the files, you first have to purge the virus from your system and then hope for some decoding tool to appear on internet.
Software apps that recover xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Plugin, addon file
Date updated: April 18, 2018
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The xyz File extension is used by XYZZLY RealPlayer for its plug-in file.
Most likely some old version of RealPlayer without support from developer. No further information could be found.
Software apps that import xyz files:
Microsoft Windows
