What is a GRAFFLE file?
A .GRAFFLE file is an OmniGraffle Drawing created by OmniGraffle, a popular diagramming application developed by The Omni Group. Users create flowcharts, wireframes, network diagrams, and graphic layouts using this format.
Internally, a .GRAFFLE file can exist in multiple formats. It is commonly a ZIP or GZIP compressed archive. Sometimes, it is saved as a plain XML file or a macOS package folder containing multiple visual assets.
How to open GRAFFLE files?
The primary software to open these files is OmniGraffle for macOS and iOS. However, many users receive these files and do not own an Apple device.
If you cannot open the file natively, viewer.online/graffle analyzes .GRAFFLE files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Best practices and troubleshooting
Because many .GRAFFLE files are standard archives, you can sometimes rename the file extension to .ZIP or .GZ. You can then extract the contents using standard archive utilities. Inside, you will find the raw XML data and any embedded images. Always make a backup copy before changing file extensions manually.
Software and tools
- OmniGraffle
- The Unarchiver (to extract compressed variants)
- Command-line tools like `unzip` or `tar`
Summary
A .GRAFFLE file stores valuable diagram data. Because .GRAFFLE files use the known ZIP, GZIP, or XML formats, viewer.online/graffle can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.