File Extension Database

Open W3X File

A W3X extension file is a scenario or map created for the game Warcraft III in its expansion The Frozen Throne.

Warcraft 3 is a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

In this case, the W3X files contain data for terrain, regions, units, and other types of objects that can be placed on the map.

W3X files are included both in the game and can also be created by enthusiastic gamers using the Warcraft III World Editor.

To open and operate a W3X file, you must have one of the following programs installed on your system:

Note: It should be noted that the Warcraft III Worlds editor is included in the game.

How Can I Open W3X File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open W3X file is to find a W3X file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a W3X file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open W3X file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as W3X file opener then try to search online for "W3X viewer", "application to open W3X file" or "open W3X file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open W3X file

How Can I Open W3X File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a W3X file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a W3X file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with W3X file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as W3X file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open W3X file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open W3X file then try to search for "W3X viewer", "application to open W3X file" or "read W3X file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read W3X file

How Can I Open W3X File on Android

If you downloaded a W3X file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded W3X file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "W3X".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "W3X viewer", "W3X file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open W3X File on iPhone or iPad

To open W3X File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the W3X file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "W3X". This way you can find apps which can open W3X files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "W3X viewer" or "W3X file" online in your favorite search engine.