.XAP File Extension
2 file types use the .xap file extension.
XACT Project
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Popularity |
4.0 | 214 Votes |
What is a XAP file?
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XAP files can be opened and viewed in a text editor, but they should not be edited manually. Instead, project files should only be modified with XACT.
Programs that open or reference XAP files
Windows
Microsoft XACT
Silverlight Application Package
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Popularity |
4.0 | 59 Votes |
An XAP file is an application package originally created for Microsoft Silverlight (a web browser plug-in enabling rich media content) but now also used for Windows Phone 7 mobile applications. It includes a .XAML file named AppManifest.xaml and may include .DLL files referenced by the software. XAP files are stored in .ZIP format.
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XAP files were commonly used for distributing Windows Phone 7 applications.
Programs that open XAP files
Windows
Web browser with Microsoft Silverlight plug-in
Mac
Web browser with Microsoft Silverlight plug-in