Basic information about WMC file

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

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


1.Detail information about WMC file extension: Corel WordPerfect Macro

File type Corel WordPerfect Macro Category Developer Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description WMC file is a Corel WordPerfect Macro developed by Corel Corporation. WMC filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect Macro files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect Macro format standard. Files with WMC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WordPerfect Office supports WMC files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about WMC and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WMC files

Windows
Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a WMC 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.WMC”。

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 WMC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WMC 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.