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Basic information about WGZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WGZ（*.WGZ or *.wgz）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WGZ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WGZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WGZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WGZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WGZ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WGZ file?
  • How to open a WGZ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WGZ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WGZ file?
  • How to convert WGZ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WGZ file format?


1.Detail information about WGZ file extension: S60 Web Runtime Widget Package

File type S60 Web Runtime Widget Package Category System Files
Developer Nokia File format Zip
Description WGZ file is a S60 Web Runtime Widget Package developed by Nokia. Compressed archive that contains a widget, or small program, for Nokia S60-based phones; may include HTML, CSS and JavaScript files; runs via the Web Runtime (WRT) software included with S60 phones.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WGZ files

Windows		 Nokia Suite
Nokia PC Suite

macOS		 Nokia Multimedia Transfer



Can't open a WGZ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WGZ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WGZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WGZ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of WGZ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a WGZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WGZ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WGZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WGZ file is damaged.
  • Whether the WGZ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WGZ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WGZ file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WGZ file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WGZ file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WGZ file.

If the WGZ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.