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Basic information about WEM file

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

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


1.Detail information about WEM file extension: Wwise Encoded Media File

File type Wwise Encoded Media File Category Audio Files
Developer Audiokinetic File format Binary
Description WEM file is a Wwise Encoded Media File developed by Audiokinetic. File created by Wwise (WaveWorks Interactive Sound Engine), a sound engine used for producing video game audio; contains audio data encoded in the Wwise proprietary format; uses a format that allows sounds to be modified in real-time during gameplay; may be packaged within a game archive rather than stored as a standalone game asset file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WEM files

Windows		 Audiokinetic Wwise



How to convert another files to WEM file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to WEM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WEM conversion, you may use the option.

MP3 to WEM WPROJ to WEM


Can't open a WEM 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.WEM”。

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 WEM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WEM 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.