Tips to open WIC file
Can't open the WIC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WIC files as well as a list of programs that support WIC files.
WIC file extension
The WIC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WIC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WIC file on each system platform.
What is WIC file?
The file with the extension WIC is the Raster Image Files file type. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. J Wavelet Image is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the WIC file.
How to open WIC file?
The main problem with J Wavelet Image is that the WIC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WIC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WIC 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file WIC.
Programs to open WIC file
Remember to download programs supporting WIC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with WIC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WIC file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WIC file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that J Wavelet Image requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WIC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WIC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WIC or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WIC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WIC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WIC files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WIC files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the WIC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WIC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WIC to close. However, some background programs may block the WIC file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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