File Extension Library


.WASM File Extension

  • Developer by: W3C
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .WASM files and how to open them?

Can't open .WASM 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 .WASM file.

What is a .WASM file extension?

.WASM file extension is created by W3C. .WASM has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .WASM file is Binary.

.WASM is WebAssembly Binary File

A WASM file contains binary code saved in the WebAssembly format that is run in web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. It stores a module, which is binary WebAssembly code that has been compiled from C, C++, or Rust textual code, that can be imported into webpages and apps and used via JavaScript.

You can compile C, C++, and Rust languages into the WebAssembly binary format (WASM file) using various programs, such as Emscripten and WebAssembly Explorer.

WebAssembly is useful because it is efficient, fast, safe, and can be debugged and tested. The format also allows you to integrate open source projects written in C, C++, and Rust into webpages and apps.

List of all softwares that can open the WebAssembly Binary File
Windows
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Mac
Apple Safari
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Linux
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox

How to fix problems with .WASM files

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