WMS file: How can I open a .WMS file?
The table below provides useful information about the .wms file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .wms file?
- What program do I need to open a .wms file?
- How can the .wms file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .wms files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ Windows Media Player Skin
The WMS file is a Windows Media Player Skin. WMS is just an XML file and can be edited or created with any text editing software.
✅ Web Map Service Data
The WMS file is a Web Map Service Data. The OpenGIS Web Map Service Interface Standard (WMS) provides a simple HTTP interface for requesting geo-registered map images from one or more distributed geospatial databases.
✅ WAsP Meteorological Station Data
The WMS file is a WAsP Meteorological Station Data. WAsP (Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program) is a PC program for predicting wind climates, wind resources and power productions from wind turbines and wind farms.
⚠ Be careful with .wms files.
It's important to know that the .wms file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .wms files. Be cautious when dealing with .wms files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .wms file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .wms file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .wms file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .wms file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .wms file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .wms file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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