File Extension Database

Open WOR File

The WOR file extension is primarily associated with MapInfo Professional, a software used for geographic mapping, which was developed by Pitney Bowes Software. WOR files are workspace files, which store the display settings and references to the Table (TAB, DAT, MIF) files that are used in a mapping project. MapInfo Professional is able to save the current desktop as a workspace file (WOR), containing all loaded tables, created maps, Layout Windows, graphs, Legends, and MapBasic programs.

Opening and Using WOR files with MapInfo Professional

This software, MapInfo Professional, is the primary application used to open WOR files. To open a WOR file in MapInfo, go to File > Open and select the WOR file you wish to open. If the software has been previously associated with the WOR filetype, you can also double-click the file to open it directly.

Besides MapInfo, there are several other GIS software which supports WOR file, such as QGIS and Global Mapper. The method to open WOR files with these software is similar to the method described above.

Conversion of WOR Files

WOR files can also be converted to other formats for easier sharing and editing. One can use a converter, like FME Desktop by Safe Software, to convert WOR files to DWG or SHP formats which are commonly used in other GIS software. To do this, simply load the WOR file into FME Desktop, specify the output format, and run the conversion.

WOR File Important Information

It's important to note that WOR files don't contain the actual spatial data, but rather the settings and references to where the data files are located. Therefore, if you're sharing a WOR file, you should also include the related data files. It's also important to be aware that opening a WOR file in different geographic information systems might yield different results. This is due to how various software interpret the layers and symbology referenced in the WOR file.

How Can I Open WOR File on Windows

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

How Can I Open WOR File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WOR File on Android

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

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

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