Tips to open WI file

Can't open the WI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WI files as well as a list of programs that support WI files.

WI file extension

File Name Wavelet Image
File Category Raster Image Files

The WI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WI file?

The file with the extension WI is the Raster Image Files file type. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Wavelet Image is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. The CorelDRAW, PaintShop Pro, WordPerfect Office, PhotoPaint programs will also handle the file when the DjVu program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WI file?

An often recurring problem with Wavelet Image is that WI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that WI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WI 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 DjVu

In this case, you should first verify that the DjVu application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name DjVu into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WI files.

Step 2. Create association of DjVu with WI files

If, despite the installed application, the WI file does not start in the DjVu 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WI file with the DjVu program.

Step 3. Update DjVu to the latest version

If, however, after binding DjVu with Wavelet Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WI file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WI or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WI file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WI 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. If possible, you can try to move the WI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.