Tips to open WORLD file
Can't open the WORLD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WORLD files as well as a list of programs that support WORLD files.
WORLD file extension
| File Name |
WorldPainter Format |
| File Developer |
WorldPainter |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The WORLD file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WORLD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WORLD file on each system platform.
What is WORLD file?
The WORLD file has been categorized as Game Files. It was designed by WorldPainter. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. WorldPainter Format is most often found on 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. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.
How to open WORLD file?
The most common problem when using WorldPainter Format is that a specific WORLD is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WORLD 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 WORLD 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 WorldPainter
The first step is to check if the computer has the WorldPainter program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WorldPainter in it. 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 WORLD.
Programs to open WORLD file
Remember to download programs supporting WORLD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WorldPainter with WORLD files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WORLD file to open in the WorldPainter application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 WORLD file with the WorldPainter program.
Step 3. Update WorldPainter to the latest version
If, however, after binding WorldPainter with WorldPainter Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WORLD file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WORLD file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WORLD file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WORLD 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 WORLD 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.
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 WORLD file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WORLD 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move WORLD to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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