WLD File

What are WLD files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a WLD 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 WLD files.

What is a WLD file?

WLD files have multiple uses, and GCS World Data is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

GCS World Data

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 WLD files

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

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested nine different WLD openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 31, 2023

All known file formats using extension .WLD

While GCS World Data is a popular type of WLD-file, we know of 5 different uses of the .WLD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Morfit WorldBuilder Document

We know that one WLD format is Morfit WorldBuilder Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Silent Hunter World Data

We know that one WLD format is Silent Hunter World Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Terraria World

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

Verity Collection Index Descriptor

We know that one WLD format is Verity Collection Index Descriptor. 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 WLD files. Remember, different programs may use WLD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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