File Extension Database

Open WTF File

WTF extension files contain text used by World of Warcraft (WoW) to save various game settings.

World of Warcraft is a game developed by Blizzard Entertainment and it is a popular role-playing game over the internet or over a data network.

To cite an example of the application of WTF files, Config.wtf saves the audio and display settings. Similarly Realmlist.wtf stores the realms that players can play on different private servers.

WoW settings can be modified by opening and editing the WTF files in a text editor.

It is necessary, before editing a WTF file, to make a backup copy of it, since incorrect changes can corrupt the file and therefore you may experience unexpected behavior in the game.

Software to open a WTF file

To open a WTF file you need to have the following software package installed

Typical WTF application file locations:

C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

Frequently associated Windows objects:

wtf_auto_file

How Can I Open WTF File on Windows

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

How Can I Open WTF File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WTF File on Android

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

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

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