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XYZ cartesian chemical modeller input
File type: Various data file
Files with xyz extension are data files with atomic and other chemical data in text tabular format.
Found 6 different file type records with the same xyz filename suffix.
What is xyz file?
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: February 28, 2017
The xyz file extension is commonly used for XMOL molecule model files. These are used in cheminformatics applications and on the web for storing and exchanging 3D molecule models.
The xyz file is stored in plain text tabular format. Represents a single chemical compound. Stores atomic coordinates and meta-information. This format does not store chemical bond information.
Developed in 1990 at the Minnesota Supercomputer Center.
MIME types:
chemical/x-xyz
chemical/x-pdb
How to open xyz file?
Use HyperChem to open *.xyz files. Also you can use any text editor to view content of *.xyz files.
Suggested software to open xyz file:
Associated software actions with the xyz file
Software applications that can open xyz files:
HyperChem (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create xyz files:
HyperChem (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert xyz files:
OpenBabel (On-line services)
EOIS graph coordinates
File type category:
Text file
Date updated: May 31, 2019
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.
How to open xyz file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.xyz files.
How to convert xyz file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open xyz file:
Associated software actions with the xyz file
Programs for viewing xyz files:
Rapidform Explorer (Geomagic Verify Viewer) (Microsoft Windows)
Opton scanner data
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.
Associated software actions with the xyz file
Programs for viewing xyz files:
Rapidform Explorer (Geomagic Verify Viewer) (Microsoft Windows)
RPG Maker graphic data
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.
How to open xyz file?
Use RPG Maker to work with *.xyz files.
Suggested software to open xyz file:
Associated software actions with the xyz file
Software applications that can open xyz files:
RPG Maker VX (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit xyz files:
RPG Maker VX (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving xyz files:
RPG Maker VX (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create xyz files:
RPG Maker VX (Microsoft Windows)
TeslaCrypt ransomware encrypted data
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.
How to open xyz file?
Tools like TeslaDecore may perhaps help you with unlocking your data even without paying the ransom.
How to convert xyz file?
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.
Suggested software to open xyz file:
Associated software actions with the xyz file
Software apps that recover xyz files:
TeslaDecoder (Microsoft Windows)
Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor (Microsoft Windows)
XYZZLY RealPlayer plug-in
File type category:
Plugin, addon file
Date updated: April 18, 2018
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.
Suggested software to open xyz file:
Associated software actions with the xyz file
Software apps that import xyz files:
RealPlayer (Microsoft Windows)