WIG File Extension

What is WIG file?

WIG filename suffix is mostly used for Wigmore Artist 64 Picture Image Format files. Files with WIG extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with WIG extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. RECOIL is by far the most used program for working with WIG files. RECOIL software was developed by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga, and on its official website you may find more information about WIG files or the RECOIL software program.

Programs which support WIG file extension

The following listing features WIG-compatible programs. WIG files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/01/2020

How to open file with WIG extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WIG files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with WIG files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WIG files.

Step 1. Download and install RECOIL

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WIG files is that no program that can handle WIG files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the RECOIL 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 RECOIL installed is by going to developer’s website (Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of RECOIL

You still cannot access WIG files although RECOIL is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why WIG files are not compatible with RECOIL. The latest version of RECOIL should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WIG files to RECOIL

After installing RECOIL (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WIG files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the WIG file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where RECOIL is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WIG files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the WIG file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WIG extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the WIG for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WIG file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the WIG is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. WIG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with WIG extension is complete and error-free

If the WIG file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with WIG extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Wigmore Artist 64 Picture Image Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle RECOIL

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Wigmore Artist 64 Picture Image Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WIG files affecting older versions of given software.

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