Opening a WCH File

The WCH file type is primarily associated with Tag Agent.

WCHFile Extension WCH
 File extension: WCH
File type:  data file

What is a WCH file?

WCH files mostly belong to Tag Agent. Wildlife Computers (WCH) Data File: This file holds sensor logs recorded by devices used in wildlife tagging and tracking. It is designed to store data from field sensors used in ecological and behavioral studies.
  • Purpose: Records data such as dive profiles, movement logs, and environmental readings.
  • Usage: Researchers and technicians analyze the data to monitor animal activity and environmental conditions.
  • Access: Open this file with specialized software like Tag Agent. More details are available at Wildlife Computers.
  • Format: Uses a proprietary binary structure optimized for reliable data logging.

    • How to open a WCH file

    You need a suitable software like Tag Agent to open a WCH 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 WCH file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WCH file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

    Online WCH Text Viewer

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    How to extract texts from WCH files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

    You can extract texts from WCH file or capture a preview screenshot using our online WCH file viewer:
    1. Just click the "Choose your .wch file to view" button on this page.
    2. After your file is opened in browser,
    3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
    4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Download the converted file.

    Programs that open and convert WCH files:

    1. Tag Agent
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WCH files are often referred to as Tag Agent data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Corel Office PerfectScript
    3. WordPerfect for Windows (Macro Facility File) by Corel Corporation
      Related links: CKNOW Info Page

    Technical Data for WCH File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    wcd, mpf, crtx, exd, dat, csv, xml, log, txt

    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: PerfectScript, AppName: Corel PerfectScript
    EXEFile: ps80.exe
    ProgramID: PerfectScript, FileType: Corel PerfectScript, AppName: Corel PerfectScript
    ProgramID: PerfectScript, FileType: PerfectScript, AppName: PerfectScript 10
    EXEFile: PS100.EXE
    ProgramID: PerfectScript, FileType: PerfectScript, AppName: PerfectScript 11
    EXEFile: ps110.exe
    ProgramID: PerfectScript, FileType: PerfectScript, AppName: PerfectScript 9
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Suite 8\Programs\ps80.exe /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2000\programs\ps90.exe /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2002\PROGRAMS\PS100.EXE /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WordPerfect Office 11\Programs\ps110.exe /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WordPerfect Office 12\Programs\ps120.exe /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: C:\Corel\Suite8\Programs\ps80.exe /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: F:\Corel\WordPerfect Office 2002\PROGRAMS\PS100.EXE /# /m
    ProgramID: WPMacroFacility
    EXEFile: c:\office\shared\wpc20\mfwin20.exe /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WordPerfect Office 2002\PROGRAMS\PS100.EXE /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\WordPerfect 10\PROGRAMS\PS100.EXE /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: C:\MSWORKS\msworks.exe %1
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\WordPerfect Family Pack 2\Programs\PS90.EXE /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Suite8\Programs\ps80.exe /# /m
    ProgramID: PerfectScript
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WordPerfect Office X3\Programs\ps130.exe /# /m
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    a wch data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with WCH files

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