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Basic information about WLD file

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

There are 8 file types using the WLD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WLD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WLD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WLD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WLD file?
  • How to open a WLD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WLD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WLD file?
  • How to convert WLD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WLD file format?


1.Detail information about WLD file extension: Settlers II Map

File type Settlers II Map Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WLD file is a Settlers II Map. The wld file extension is related to Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici, a real-time strategic computer game for MS-DOS, Mac OS and Nintendo, developed by Blue-Byte.

The wld file contains map data used in the game.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WLD files

Windows		 The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici


2.Detail information about WLD file extension: Terraria World File

File type Terraria World File Category Game Files
Developer Re-Logic File format Binary
Description WLD file is a Terraria World File developed by Re-Logic.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WLD files

Windows		 Re-Logic Terraria
Re-Logic Terraria Dedicated Server
Terraria Map Editor
MoreTerra


3.Detail information about WLD file extension: ESRI World File

File type ESRI World File Category GIS Files
Developer ESRI File format Text
Description WLD file is a ESRI World File developed by ESRI.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WLD files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
GDAL
Any text editor
ArcGIS Desktop

Linux		 GDAL
Any text editor


4.Detail information about WLD file extension: SMBX World File

File type SMBX World File Category Game Files
Developer SMBX File format Text
Description WLD file is a SMBX World File developed by SMBX.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WLD files

Windows		 Super Mario Bros. X
Wohlstand PGE Editor

macOS
 Wohlstand PGE Editor

Linux		 Wohlstand PGE Editor


5.Detail information about WLD file extension: Adobe Acrobat Distiller File

File type Adobe Acrobat Distiller File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WLD file is a Adobe Acrobat Distiller File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WLD files

Windows		 Adobe Distiller Server


6.Detail information about WLD file extension: ArcView CAD Datasets World

File type ArcView CAD Datasets World Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WLD file is a ArcView CAD Datasets World.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WLD files

Windows		 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)


7.Detail information about WLD file extension: LucasArts Game File

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

Windows		 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II


8.Detail information about WLD file extension: Serious Sam World File

File type Serious Sam World File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WLD file is a Serious Sam World File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WLD files

Windows		 Serious Sam
Serious Sam 2



Can't open a WLD 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.WLD”。

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 WLD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WLD 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.