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Basic information about WHD file

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

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


1.Detail information about WHD file extension: Hitman Game Archive

File type Hitman Game Archive Category Game Files
Developer Eidos Interactive Ltd. File format N/A
Description WHD file is a Hitman Game Archive developed by Eidos Interactive Ltd.. WHD is a file extension commonly associated with Hitman Game Archive files. Hitman Game Archive format was developed by Eidos Interactive Ltd.. WHD file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WHD file format, along with 1248 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular program for handling WHD files is Game Extractor, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. Game Extractor software was developed by Watto Studios, and on its official website you may find more information about WHD files or the Game Extractor software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WHD files

Windows		 Game Extractor
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Hitman: Contracts



Can't open a WHD 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.WHD”。

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 WHD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WHD 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.