Tips to open WLI file

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

WLI file extension

File Name WL Intermediate Data Format
File Category Developer Files

The WLI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WLI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WLI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WLI file?

The file in the WLI format belongs to the Developer Files category. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. WL Intermediate Data Format 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 NotePad++ text editor. This was created by Notepad++ Team. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. You can use Sublime Text, PSPad, Atom in case NotePad++ text editor cannot be used.

How to open WLI file?

The main problem with WL Intermediate Data Format is that the WLI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WLI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WLI 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 NotePad++ text editor

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NotePad++ text editor is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NotePad++ text editor into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WLI files.

Step 2. Create association of NotePad++ text editor with WLI files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WLI file still does not use the NotePad++ text editor program, it means no 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WLI file with the NotePad++ text editor application.

Step 3. Update NotePad++ text editor to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the NotePad++ text editor program, it is possible that WL Intermediate Data Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Notepad++ Team page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WLI 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 WLI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the WLI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WLI or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WLI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of WLI 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WLI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WLI 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WLI file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WLI to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WLI file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.