File Extension Database

Open WRL File

The WRL extension is used as a virtual reality modeling project.

In fact, there is VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language), which generates a project with the WRL extension as the standard format for interactive 3D vector graphics designed mainly for WWW applications.

Basically, the WRL file extension is short for WORLD, generated by VRML.

VRML is a text-based language (ASCII) that aims to represent scenes or three-dimensional interactive objects designed particularly for the web.

VRML has been superseded by X3D, a more advanced ISO standards-based format that addresses the same tasks.

The WRL file contains coordinates and colors that define each object and shape, and also includes the viewpoint coordinates for the initial view of the 3D scene.

WRL files are saved in an ASCII text format, which can be edited with a text editor.

Software to open WRL files

To work and open WRL files you can use the following software:

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How Can I Open WRL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open WRL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WRL File on Android

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

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

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