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Basic information about WRL file

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

There are 1 file types using the WRL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WRL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WRL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WRL file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the WRL file?
How to open a WRL file?
What programs do I need to open a WRL file?
What programs help to create and edit a WRL file?
How to convert WRL files to another file format?
How to convert another files to WRL file format?

1.Detail information about WRL file extension: VRML World

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WRL files
File type	VRML World	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	WRL file is a VRML World. Virtual world created in VRML - the Virtual Reality Modeling Language; can be navigated in three dimensions; contains coordinates and colors that define each object and shape; also includes the viewpoint coordinates for the initial view of the 3D scene.
Windows	IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017 Parallel Graphics Cortona3D Viewer FreeWRL Blender XnView
macOS	FreeWRL
Linux	FreeWRL
iOS	Parallel Graphics Cortona3D Viewer

How to convert WRL files to another file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for WRL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WRL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WRL to 3DS	WRL to DAE	WRL to DWG	WRL to FBX
WRL to IGES	WRL to IGS	WRL to JPEG	WRL to JT
WRL to KMZ	WRL to LWO	WRL to OBJ	WRL to PLY
WRL to STEP	WRL to STP	WRL to X3D	WRL to XLS

How to convert another files to WRL file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for another files to WRL file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WRL conversion, you may use the option.

OBJ to WRL	SLDPRT to WRL	STP to WRL	STEP to WRL
DXF to WRL	STL to WRL	DAE to WRL	FBX to WRL
IGS to WRL	PLY to WRL	JT to WRL	DWG to WRL

Can't open a WRL 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.WRL”。

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 WRL extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the WRL 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.