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Basic information about WAT file

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

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


1.Detail information about WAT file extension: IBM Voice Type Languages Map

File type IBM Voice Type Languages Map Category Misc Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description WAT file is a IBM Voice Type Languages Map developed by IBM. WAT is a file extension commonly associated with IBM Voice Type Languages Map files. IBM Voice Type Languages Map specification was created by IBM. WAT files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with WAT extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The most popular software that supports WAT files is IBM Voice Type. Software named IBM Voice Type was created by IBM. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WAT files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WAT files

Windows		 IBM Voice Type



Can't open a WAT 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.WAT”。

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 WAT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WAT 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.