WORLD File Extension

What is WORLD file?

Full format name of files that use WORLD extension is WorldPainter Format. WorldPainter Format format was developed by WorldPainter. WORLD files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. WORLD file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. WorldPainter supports WORLD files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support WORLD file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support WORLD files. WORLD files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with WORLD extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WORLD files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with WORLD extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install WorldPainter software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WORLD files is that no program that can handle WORLD files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the WorldPainter developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download WorldPainter installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

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

You still cannot access WORLD files although WorldPainter is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why WORLD files are not compatible with WorldPainter. The latest version of WorldPainter should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate WorldPainter Format files with WorldPainter

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WORLD files with latest version of WorldPainter 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WORLD file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WorldPainter is installed, check the Always use this app to open WORLD files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WORLD extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 WORLD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the WORLD is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WORLD file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WORLD file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. WORLD file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the WORLD file’s structure is intact

If the WORLD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with WORLD extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle WorldPainter

If the systems has insufficient resources to open WORLD files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with WorldPainter 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 WORLD files affecting older versions of given software.

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