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Basic information about WAL file

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

There are 4 file types using the WAL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WAL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WAL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WAL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WAL file?
  • How to open a WAL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WAL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WAL file?
  • How to convert WAL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WAL file format?


1.Detail information about WAL file extension: Black & White II Wall Data File

File type Black & White II Wall Data File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WAL file is a Black & White II Wall Data File. The wal file extension is associated with Winamp media player for Microsoft Windows operating system.

The wal file contains skin used in Winamp version 3.

This format is also known as Winamp Modern Skin. There are also skins with wsz file extension, so called Winamp Classic Skins.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WAL files

Windows		 Black & White II


2.Detail information about WAL file extension: Winamp Modern Skin

File type Winamp Modern Skin Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WAL file is a Winamp Modern Skin.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WAL files

Windows		 Nullsoft Winamp


3.Detail information about WAL file extension: Quake 2 Texture File

File type Quake 2 Texture File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WAL file is a Quake 2 Texture File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WAL files

Windows		 id Software Quake 2

macOS
 id Software Quake 2


4.Detail information about WAL file extension: Developer One CodeWallet Pro File

File type Developer One CodeWallet Pro File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WAL file is a Developer One CodeWallet Pro File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WAL files

Windows Mobile		 CodeWallet



Can't open a WAL 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.WAL”。

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 WAL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WAL 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.