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Basic information about WWL file

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

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


1.Detail information about WWL file extension: Microsoft Word Add-in

File type Microsoft Word Add-in Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description WWL file is a Microsoft Word Add-in developed by Microsoft Corporation. WWL is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Word Add-in files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Word Add-in format standard. Files with WWL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WWL file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. Users are advised to use Microsoft Word software for managing WWL files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Microsoft Word was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WWL files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WWL files

Windows		 Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word



Can't open a WWL 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.WWL”。

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 WWL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WWL 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.