WHL File

What are WHL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a WHL file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your WHL files.

What is a WHL file?

WHL files have multiple uses, and Python Wheel Package is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Python Wheel Package

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open WHL files

Important: Different programs may use files with the WHL file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your WHL file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the app ourselves yet, our users have suggested a single WHL opener which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 10, 2023

All known file formats using extension .WHL

While Python Wheel Package is a popular type of WHL-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .WHL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Wheel Package

We know that one WHL format is Wheel Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of WHL files. Remember, different programs may use WHL files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Help us help others

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