WHL File Extension

What is WHL file?

WHL is a file extension commonly associated with Python Wheel Package Format files. Files with WHL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with WHL extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing WHL files is Python. Software named Python was created by Python Software Foundation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WHL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WHL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WHL files. WHL files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/05/2022

How to open file with WHL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WHL files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with WHL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Python

Problems with opening and working with WHL files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with WHL files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Python developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Python installed is by going to developer’s website (Python Software Foundation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Python and update if needed

If the problems with opening WHL files still occur even after installing Python, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Python is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Python installed, it may not support WHL format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Python.

Step 3. Assign Python to WHL files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WHL files with latest version of Python you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the WHL with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Python is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WHL files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WHL file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Python and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WHL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the WHL for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WHL file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the WHL in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WHL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. WHL file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the WHL file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the WHL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Python Wheel Package Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Python

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with WHL extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Python Wheel Package Format files. It may be the case that the WHL files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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