since 2000
Opening a WI File
The WI file type is primarily associated with Specialized imaging software.
What is a WI file?
WI files mostly belong to Specialized imaging software. Most WI files are used as Wavelet Image file formats. In this form, they hold data that is used as input for wavelet transform operations. These files often contain encoded image data that advanced imaging software processes for analysis or compression.
Wavelet Image Variant: This type holds raw image data structured for wavelet transformations. Users in technical or research environments work with these files to process multi-scale image information. A less common use of the WI extension is for Windows Installer files. These use a Microsoft Compound structure and may appear as installation data. In some cases, they are also identified as Wii game language files and are handled by tools such as the WEA (Wii Encryption Algorithm) Tool. For more details on this variant, refer to the Windows Installer Portal.
FilExt.com notes: If you have a WI file, you should first determine which format you are dealing with. For wavelet image files, use specialized imaging or analysis software. For Windows Installer variants, use the appropriate installation or encryption tool. It is advisable to inspect the file header or use a hex editor to confirm its type before attempting to open it.
FilExt.com notes: If you have a WI file, you should first determine which format you are dealing with. For wavelet image files, use specialized imaging or analysis software. For Windows Installer variants, use the appropriate installation or encryption tool. It is advisable to inspect the file header or use a hex editor to confirm its type before attempting to open it.
How do you open WI files?
You need a suitable software like Specialized imaging software to open a WI 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 WI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online WI Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert WI files:
- Specialized imaging software
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WI files are often referred to as Specialized imaging software raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- All Corel Products (Compressed Image) by CorelIn 1996 Summus licensed its WI compression format to Corel when adopted it for all of its products. Program ID is CorelPhotoHouse.Document.5.0, CorelPhotoPaint.Image.8
- Fifa2000This file format is classified as Game.
- Wavelet ImageDifferent compression scheme for JPEG. Wave compression generally gives better visual acuity and better compression for most pictures. The Mime types used with this association are: image/wavelet. Related links: Info Resource
Technical Data for WI File Extension
File classification:
Raster Image
Related links:
Mime type:
image/wavelet
The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.
ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.9
EXEFile: C:\Corel\Graphics9\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE
EXEFile: C:\Corel\Graphics9\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE
ProgramID: pwifile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE /n /dde %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE /n /dde %1
ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.8
EXEFile: C:\Corel\GRAPHI~1\Programs\photopnt.exe /dde
EXEFile: C:\Corel\GRAPHI~1\Programs\photopnt.exe /dde
ProgramID: CorelPhotoHouse.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\PRINTH~1\PHOTOHSE.EXE %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\PRINTH~1\PHOTOHSE.EXE %1
ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics9\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics9\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE
ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.7
EXEFile: C:\Corel\Draw70\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE
EXEFile: C:\Corel\Draw70\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE
ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics10\Programs\photopnt.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics10\Programs\photopnt.exe %1
ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.8
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE /dde
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE /dde
ProgramID: CorelPhotoHouse.Document.5.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Print House 2000\PHOTOHSE.EXE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Print House 2000\PHOTOHSE.EXE
ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Afbeelding.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Draw70\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Draw70\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE
a wi binary file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with WI files
- Associate the WI file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open binary files. Because only the current version supports the latest WI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Specialized imaging software update.
- To make sure that your WI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .WI file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.