File Extension Database

Open WPL File

WPL files have two different uses, described below:

Windows Media Player

For Windows Media Player, the WPL file is a playlist of songs or videos and can be used to create dynamic playlists.

The WPL file stores a list of references to the real files, but not the files themselves, therefore they are not considered multimedia files themselves.

The WPL file is coded in the WPL 1.0 format, which comes from the XML format and is compatible for use with Windows Media Player 9 or later.

Grand Theft Auto

In this case, the WPL is a game file used by the game Grand Theft Auto (GTA) in its versions GTA 4 and GTA: San Andreas.

The WPL, for GTA, is saved in a binary file format and contains location data for items such as spawn points, weapon locations, and custom zone information.

This file is normally edited by the community as modding to create customization of the game in terms of scenery.

Software to open WPL files

WPL files can be opened, prior to considering their format, using one of the following software packages:

Typical WPL application file locations:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /Play "%L"

Typical WPL mime types:

application/vnd.ms-wpl

Frequently used application names to open WPL files:

Windows Media Player

Frequently associated Windows objects:

WMP11.AssocFile.WPL

How Can I Open WPL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open WPL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WPL File on Android

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

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

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