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Open WGI File

A WGI file is a video recorded by the Wildgame Innovations software, which is used to record wild game activity in different locations for hunting purposes.

WGI Video is a collection of time-lapse images known as "flex time." The WGI file can be opened using the software that comes with the Wildgame Innovations camera. It can also be opened with the VideoLAN VLC media player.

WGI files are video files and the WGI format was developed by VideoLAN for use in Wildgame Innovations teams, therefore, to open them it is necessary to have one of these software packages installed. Both Wildgame Innovations and VideoLAN VLC softwares are available for Windows, MAC, Linux and also for mobile platforms like Android and iOS.

How Can I Open WGI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WGI file is to find a WGI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WGI 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 WGI 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 WGI file opener then try to search online for "WGI viewer", "application to open WGI file" or "open WGI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WGI file

How Can I Open WGI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a WGI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WGI 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 WGI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as WGI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open WGI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open WGI file then try to search for "WGI viewer", "application to open WGI file" or "read WGI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read WGI file

How Can I Open WGI File on Android

If you downloaded a WGI 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 WGI 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 "WGI".
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 "WGI viewer", "WGI 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 WGI File on iPhone or iPad

To open WGI 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 WGI 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 "WGI". This way you can find apps which can open WGI 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 "WGI viewer" or "WGI file" online in your favorite search engine.