Basic information about WI file

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

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


1.Detail information about WI file extension: Wavelet Image

File type Wavelet Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description WI file is a Wavelet Image. Image file compressed using wavelet image compression, a high compression algorithm that maintains the most of the quality of the original image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WI files

Windows		 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Corel PhotoPaint
Corel Presentations X8
LizardTech DjVu
PaintShop Pro
WordPerfect Office

macOS		 LizardTech DjVu



How to convert WI files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for WI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WI to JPG


Can't open a WI 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.WI”。

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 WI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WI 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.