Opening WD Files

The WD file type is primarily associated with WinDev.

WD	File extension: WD
	File type:	container file

What is a WD file?

WD files mostly belong to WinDev. Game Data Archive files with a WD extension do not have a single purpose. The most common use, some, is as a game data archive that uses the zlib compression method. These files, made with WinDev software, store many game assets together.
Other uses include:

Game Data Files: Some WD files simply hold game data used in titles like Two Worlds and SpellForce 3.

Android Lock Pattern Images: some of these files use the JPG format. They contain images for Android lock patterns and may be encrypted by protection tools such as Perfect App Protector. These files can be opened with any standard image viewer.

Word Documents: A small portion are actually text documents in the RTF format. These are created and opened with Microsoft Word. More on this is available at Microsoft Word.

For game archives, additional details are at WinDev.
FilExt.com note: Understanding the internal format—a zlib archive, a JPG image, or an RTF document—is key to choosing the right tool for opening a WD file.

How can I open a WD file?

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

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Programs that open and convert WD files:

WinDev
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WD files are often referred to as WinDev games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
InfoSelect Data File
Paint Shop Pro (Image) by Corel Corporation
Jasc was acquired by Corel Corporation on 14 October 2004. Program ID is PaintShopPro8.Image

WD file extension format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the WD files is as follows:

The WD file extension is rather rarely used and is used by different programs with different formats. The following file formats are most commonly found in WD files:

40% of all WD files are using the well-known zlib file format to store the data. Zlib is a compressed archive file format that supports several different data compression algorithms. zlib is also a crucial component of many software platforms, including Linux, macOS, and iOS. They consist of unreadable binary data. WD files are between 36 KB and 140 MB in size. The file type is very old but is also used today. A usual file name is Language.wd or Levels.wd. Files like these are sometimes connected to config, music, scripts, update, interface, textures, content, dialogs and players.
15% of all WD files have the same signature WD. They consist of unreadable binary data. WD files are between 12 KB and 32 MB in size. Language.wd or Graphics.wd is a typical file name. Files like these are about wave.

The remaining 45% of all WD files are different files with different signatures, often e.g. JFIF. The category is back, front, pattern or backup. If you want to find out which format your WD file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .wd file to analyze".

Technical Data for WD File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

rtf, wd_, vvd, th, wdb, dwg, xd, zip, df, fad, jpg, dat, doc

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: PaintShopPro8.Image, FileType: Paint Shop Pro 8 Image, AppName: Paint Shop Pro 8
EXEFile: Paint Shop Pro.exe

ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image, FileType: Paint Shop Pro Image, AppName: Paint Shop Pro 8
EXEFile: Paint Shop Pro.exe

ProgramID: DiamondWare.Digitized.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Audition 1.5\Audition.exe %1

ProgramID: DiamondWare.Digitized.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\coolpro2\coolpro2.exe %1

ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 8\Paint Shop Pro.exe /dde

ProgramID: PaintShopPro9.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 9\Paint Shop Pro 9.exe /dde

ProgramID: pwdfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE /n /dde %1

ProgramID: PaintShopProX.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\Paint Shop Pro X.exe

ProgramID: SnapfireI.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Snapfire Plus\Corel Snapfire.exe

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a wd container file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WD files

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