Opening a WI File

The WI file type is primarily associated with Specialized imaging software.

WI	File extension: WI
	File type:	binary file

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.

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.

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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 Corel
In 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
Fifa2000
This file format is classified as Game.
Wavelet Image
Different 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

WI file format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below is our analysis of the WI files:

The WI file extension is not common and mainly uses a special format. The file formats most commonly found in WI files are:

70% of all WI files are associated with Corel Wavelet Compressed bitmap. They consist of unreadable binary data. The file size is in the range of 16 KB to 140 KB. The file type was used 20 years ago. The file name 20180601.wi or 583000.wi is typical for these files.
9% of all WI files use the Microsoft Compound File format, which is also known by the name OLE2 Compound Document Format or Composite Document File Format. This general-purpose file format provides a file-system-like structure within a file for the storage of arbitrary, application-specific streams of data. Compound files begin always with signature bytes D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 (ÐÏà¡±á). These files are text files, so they contain words and text. The average file size is 430 KB with most files being between 240 KB and 790 KB in size.

The remaining 21% of all WI files are different files with different signatures. The category is ghrr or wave. If you want to find out which format your WI file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .wi file to analyze".

Technical Data for WI File Extension

File classification:

Raster Image

Related files:

msi, msp, wix, wif, kgp, cab, bmp, png

Related links:

Info Resource

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

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

ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.8
EXEFile: C:\Corel\GRAPHI~1\Programs\photopnt.exe /dde

ProgramID: CorelPhotoHouse.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\PRINTH~1\PHOTOHSE.EXE %1

ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics9\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE

ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.7
EXEFile: C:\Corel\Draw70\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE -DDE

ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics10\Programs\photopnt.exe %1

ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Image.8
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE /dde

ProgramID: CorelPhotoHouse.Document.5.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Print House 2000\PHOTOHSE.EXE

ProgramID: CorelPhotoPaint.Afbeelding.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Draw70\PROGRAMS\PHOTOPNT.EXE

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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.
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