WASM

Basic information about WASM file

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

There are 1 file types using the WASM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WASM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WASM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WASM file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the WASM file?
How to open a WASM file?
What programs do I need to open a WASM file?
What programs help to create and edit a WASM file?
How to convert WASM files to another file format?
How to convert another files to WASM file format?

1.Detail information about WASM file extension: WebAssembly Binary Code

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WASM files
File type	WebAssembly Binary Code	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WASM file is a WebAssembly Binary Code. WASM file is a WebAssembly Binary Code. WebAssembly is a binary instruction format for a stack-based virtual machine. Wasm is designed as a portable target for compilation of high-level languages like C/C++/Rust, enabling deployment on the web for client and server applications.
Windows	Google Chrome

Can't open a WASM 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.WASM”。

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 WASM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the WASM 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.