File Extension Library


.IWI File Extension

  • Developer by: Activision
  • Category: Raster Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .IWI files and how to open them?

Can't open .IWI file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .IWI file.

What is a .IWI file extension?

.IWI file extension is created by Activision. .IWI has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .IWI file is Binary.

.IWI is Infinity Ward Texture File

Graphics file used by the Infinity Ward game engine, which was used for some Call of Duty and James Bond first-person shooter games; stores textures for game models; used for overlaying graphics on NPCs, weapons, buildings, terrain, and other objects.

IWI textures can be converted to the .DDS format using IWI_X_DDS.

NOTE: The Infinity Ward engine was developed using the id Tech 3 "Doom 3 Engine" as a baseline. It adds several lighting effect enhancements.

List of all softwares that can open the Infinity Ward Texture File
Windows
Activision Call of Duty: Black Ops
Activision Call of Duty: World at War
Activision Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Activision Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Diego Logic IWI_X_DDS

How to fix problems with .IWI files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .IWI files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .IWI file format
  2. You need to check the .IWI file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)