Opening a WDAT File

The WDAT file type is primarily associated with WildTangent.

WDAT	File extension: WDAT
	File type:	Data File

What is a WDAT file?

WDAT files mostly belong to WildTangent. Use our "Online WDAT Text Viewer" below to analyze your WDAT file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a WDAT file

You need a suitable software like WildTangent to open a WDAT file. You need a suitable software like WildTangent to open a WDAT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your WDAT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WDAT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online WDAT Text Viewer

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Can't Open Your .WDAT File? Try These Steps

Because .WDAT files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Finding it in a game folder suggests a WildTangent game, while receiving it from a colleague implies exported data from specialized software.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor:
- Readable XML/JSON means it's a text-based configuration.
- "PK" indicates a standard ZIP archive.
- Random symbols suggest a proprietary binary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to open it. Try the WildTangent Games App, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for WDAT File Extension

Related files:

wizin, zip, wlk, wt, wwv, wcfg

a wdat Data File is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WDAT files

Associate the WDAT file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest WDAT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available WildTangent update.
To make sure that your WDAT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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