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Basic information about WED file

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

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


1.Detail information about WED file extension: Firefox Bookmark Backup

File type Firefox Bookmark Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WED file is a Firefox Bookmark Backup. The wed file extension is associated with the Firefox, a web browsing software for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux, developed by Mozilla.

The wed file bookmark backup from Firefox software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WED files

Windows		 Firefox

macOS		 Firefox for Mac

Linux		 Firefox for Linux


2.Detail information about WED file extension: BioWare Infinity Game Engine Graphic Display Info

File type BioWare Infinity Game Engine Graphic Display Info Category Game Files
Developer BioWare File format N/A
Description WED file is a BioWare Infinity Game Engine Graphic Display Info developed by BioWare.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WED files

Windows		 Icewind Dale
Planescape: Torment


3.Detail information about WED file extension: Wage Easy Company Database File

File type Wage Easy Company Database File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WED file is a Wage Easy Company Database File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WED files

Windows		 Wage Easy


4.Detail information about WED file extension: JAWS Configuration File

File type JAWS Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WED file is a JAWS Configuration File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WED files

Windows		 JAWS



Can't open a WED 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.WED”。

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 WED extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WED 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.