Tips to open WEM file
Can't open the WEM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WEM files as well as a list of programs that support WEM files.
WEM file extension
| File Name |
Wwise Encoded Media Format |
| File Developer |
Audiokinetic |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The WEM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WEM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WEM file on each system platform.
What is WEM file?
The WEM file has been categorized as Audio Files. The creator of this file is Audiokinetic. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Wwise Encoded Media Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Wwise to handle this file. This is a program created by Audiokinetic Inc..
How to open WEM file?
The most common problem when using Wwise Encoded Media Format is that a specific WEM is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WEM 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 WEM 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 Wwise
The first step is to check if the computer has the Wwise program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Wwise in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WEM with Wwise. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WEM files.
Programs to open WEM file
Remember to download programs supporting WEM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Wwise with WEM files
If, despite the installed application, the WEM file does not start in the Wwise application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WEM file with the Wwise program.
Step 3. Update Wwise to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Wwise program with the Wwise Encoded Media Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Audiokinetic Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WEM 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 suggests truncating the WEM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WEM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WEM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WEM files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WEM files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Audiokinetic help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file WEM except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move WEM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WEM file again. However, some background programs may block the WEM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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