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Basic information about WML file

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

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


1.Detail information about WML file extension: Wireless Markup Language File

File type Wireless Markup Language File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description WML file is a Wireless Markup Language File. Web page created for mobile devices, such as PDAs (personal digital assistants) and cell phones; similar to an .HTML file, but written in the wireless markup language (WML) instead of HTML.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WML files

Windows
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor
AbiSource AbiWord
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Other Web browser
Adobe Creative Suite
Opera
Safari for Microsoft Windows
WinWAP Smartphone Browser Emulator

macOS
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor
Apple Safari
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Other Web browser

Linux
SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Other Web browser

Android
Opera Mini for Android
Opera Mobile

iOS
Opera Mini for iOS



Can't open a WML 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.WML”。

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 WML extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WML 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.