Basic information about WID file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WID（*.WID or *.wid）, 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 WID file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the WID file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WID file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WID file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WID file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WID file?
  • How to open a WID file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WID file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WID file?
  • How to convert WID files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WID file format?


1.Detail information about WID file extension: Visual Studio Widget File

File type Visual Studio Widget File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description WID file is a Visual Studio Widget File developed by Microsoft. Widget file used by Visual Studio, a software development application for Windows; saves a small component that adds a feature to the user interface, such as a custom drop down list; used for creating custom dialogs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WID files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017


2.Detail information about WID file extension: SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence File

File type SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence File Category Data Files
Developer SAP File format Binary
Description WID file is a SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence File developed by SAP.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WID files

Windows		 SAP BusinessObjects



Can't open a WID 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.WID”。

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 WID extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WID 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 WID 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 WID file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WID 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 WID file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the WID 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.