How can I open a .WSL file?

The table below provides useful information about the .wsl file extension. It answers questions such as:

We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.

Win-Situ Log

Win-Situ Log .wsl file icon
Description:
The WSL format functions as Win-Situ Log file used in the Data category. It is commonly used to store essential information needed by Win-Situ. Win-Situ is an application for the users that need to record the information received from In-Situ devices. No additional file extensions are used for this filetype. The developers of Win-Situ provide ongoing support, ensuring compatibility with modern systems.
Category: Data files
Application: Win-Situ
Mime-type: application/octet-stream

Be careful with .wsl files.

It's important to know that the .wsl file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .wsl files. Be cautious when dealing with .wsl files from unknown sources.

The file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

asl, dsl, esl, qsl, sl, ssl, swl, wcl, wel, wl, wls, wql, ws, ws1, wsi

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

We found the following similar file extensions in our database:

wel Heliosoft Seismaster Input Well Path
wso The Sims 3 Mesh Data
wzl Winzle Puzzle
ssl Sunlite ScanLibrary

Can't open a .wsl file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Select an app to open this .wsl file

It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .wsl file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:

If you don't know how to change the default app for the .wsl file, check the FAQ.

Can I change the extension of files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.

If you have helpful information about the .wsl file extension, write to us.

February 16, 2025