File Extension Database

Open WRI File

The WRI file extension is associated with the discontinued Microsoft Write file type and format.

WRI is a rich text binary format introduced and used in conjunction with Write, a simple word processing tool included in older versions of Microsoft Windows.

WRI was partially based on RTF (Rich-Text Format) and text documents saved with this extension could include some basic format, which is why their conversion to RTF is simple.

In later versions of Windows, WRI files were redirected and supported by WordPad, a basic word processing utility with more functions, however, over time this support has been removed, due to little recorded use by common users.

WRI files have been deprecated and are generally not supported or supported only rarely for backward compatibility reasons.

In any case, it is best to convert any WRI file with WordPad to a universally supported word processing format such as RTF.

Although they are binary, WRI files store their content, partially, as plain text, and those plain text sections can be viewed and extracted with any text editor or dump viewing tool.

Software to open and work with a WRI file

LibreOffice Writer
Microsoft WordPad (Unavailable)
Microsoft Word

How Can I Open WRI File on Windows

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

How Can I Open WRI File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WRI File on Android

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

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

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