WOL file: How can I open a .WOL file?
The table below provides useful information about the .wol file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .wol file?
- What program do I need to open a .wol file?
- How can the .wol file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .wol files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ WOLF eBook

The WOL file is a WOLF eBook. Wolf format is a proprietary format from Jinke for their HanLin eBook readers.
✅ SigmaNEST Batch File

The WOL file is a SigmaNEST Batch File. SigmaNEST is a comprehensive software solution for nesting, NC programming and cutting of steel sheet, plate and tube materials, and wood.
⚠ Be careful with .wol files.
It's important to know that the .wol file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .wol files. Be cautious when dealing with .wol files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .wol 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?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .wol 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 .wol file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .wol file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .wol 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 .wol 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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