Extract text from Unified Modeling Language diagrams (UML)
To convert UML diagrams to another format, you need StarUML or other Developer software.
To convert other file formats to the "UML Diagram File" file type, you need software like StarUML or a similar tool.
The .UML file extension primarily contains a Unified Modeling Language diagram. These files store visual models of software architecture, such as class, use case, and sequence diagrams. They are heavily utilized by software engineers and system architects. The format is typically based on the OMG UML/XMI standard using XML, or it is written as plain text source code for tools like PlantUML. To open or edit these files natively, you need specialized modeling software like StarUML or an IDE like Eclipse.
The primary disadvantage of the .UML format is its lack of portability. These files cannot be opened by standard image viewers, web browsers, or office suites. If you send a .UML file to a non-technical stakeholder, such as a project manager or client, they will likely just see raw, unreadable XML code. Furthermore, heavy modeling software often requires paid licenses or complex installations.
To share these diagrams easily, you must convert the .UML file. For web use and infinite scaling, convert to SVG. For embedding in reports or emails, convert to PNG or JPG. For strict archiving and printing, convert to PDF/A. Drag and drop your file here to analyze and convert it - free, online, and without installing software.
Convert.Guru analyzes your UML file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
Users also converted MDJ, PUML, PLANTUML, XMI, TXT, PNG, DRAWIO, SVG, MERMAID, MD, JPG, UXF and XML files.
If you want to convert UML file to IMAGE, PDF, CODE, PNG, DRAWIO, JS, TS, PY, JAVA, CPP, C or CS, you can use StarUML or similar software from the "Software Architecture Modeling" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert SH, PY, KT, PS1, SWIFT, LUA, PL, JAVA, SCALA, JS, VBS or TS files to UML, try StarUML or another comparable tool in the "Software Architecture Modeling" category.
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