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Basic information about WMO file

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

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


1.Detail information about WMO file extension: World of Warcraft World Map Object

File type World of Warcraft World Map Object Category Game Files
Developer Blizzard Entertainment File format N/A
Description WMO file is a World of Warcraft World Map Object developed by Blizzard Entertainment. File format used to store 3D object data for World of Warcraft, an online multiplayer adventure game; commonly referred to as a "world map object" or WMO; may be saved as a root file or a group file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WMO files

Windows		 Blizzard World of Warcraft

macOS		 Blizzard World of Warcraft



How to convert WMO files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for WMO files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WMO to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WMO to M2


Can't open a WMO 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.WMO”。

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 WMO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WMO 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.