WARC File Extension

WARC file extension is created by International Internet Preservation Consortium, also known as Web Archive. WARC has been classified as Compressed Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open WARC files in GNU Wget program.

Web Archive File Type

What is a WARC File Type?

The Web format ARChive (WARC) has been developed to improve the Internet format .ARC Archive for archiving web information. One of the enhancements to the WARC format is support for the capture of metadata on the archiving process.

The WARC format is generally considered a standard for archiving and documenting web information by library systems. It can also be used by web developers to archive design trends for reference to the future.

WARC files compressed with gzip compression appear as .warc.gz files.

Free online WARC Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .WARC (Web Archive) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to WARC, merge, split and compare the WARC files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

WARC Converter

Open WARC

Edit WARC

Compare WARC Files

Merge WARC Files

Split WARC Files

WARC Metadata Viewer

WARC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Web Archive .WARC File Extensions while opening the .WARC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open WARC Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Web Archive on your system such as GNU Wget.
2. Associate default Gnu Wget GNU Wget program for *.warc (Web Archive) files.
   
   

   Associate WARC Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.WARC (e.g example.warc) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gnu Wget GNU Wget program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .warc files.
   
   

   Associate WARC Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.WARC (e.g example.warc) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Gnu Wget GNU Wget program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GNU Wget extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related WARC File Extensions

WARC default file extension is .WARC and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for WARC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WARC files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open WARC File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU Wget 000 for Windows	Free	GNU Wget

Open WARC File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU Wget 000 for MacOs	Free	GNU Wget

Open WARC file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU Wget 000 for Linux	Free	GNU Wget

Open WARC file on Web

Open WARC file on iOS

Open WARC file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About WARC - Web Archive

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