Tips to open WAP file
Can't open the WAP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WAP files as well as a list of programs that support WAP files.
WAP file extension
| File Name |
Wireless Bitmap (level 0) Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The WAP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WAP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WAP file on each system platform.
What is WAP file?
The WAP file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. Wireless Bitmap (level 0) Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open WAP file?
The most common problem when using Wireless Bitmap (level 0) Image Format is that a specific WAP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WAP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WAP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WAP with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WAP files.
Programs to open WAP file
Remember to download programs supporting WAP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with WAP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WAP file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WAP file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Wireless Bitmap (level 0) Image Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WAP file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WAP file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WAP file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WAP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WAP file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WAP files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WAP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WAP file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WAP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WAP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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