WED Converter
Convert WED files online for free
Drop or upload your .WED file
How to convert your WED file
- Click Select File above, and choose your WED file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert WED to another file type
The converter easily converts your WED file to various formats—free and online. No Steam or extra software needed.
- WED to EXE
- WED to ISO
- WED to BIN
- WED to CUE
- WED to PAK
- WED to WAD
- WED to PK3
- WED to PK4
- WED to BSP
- WED to MAP
- WED to SAV
- WED to DAT
Convert a file to WED
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the WED file type—in the best quality.
- MOD to WED
- BIN to WED
- CFG to WED
- SCX to WED
- DAT to WED
- MPQ to WED
- LOG to WED
- CUE to WED
- INI to WED
- EXE to WED
- SCM to WED
- ISO to WED
About WED files
WED files are primarily associated with Bioware's Infinity Engine, used in classic role-playing games like Baldur's Gate. These files typically store game environment data, such as maps and tilesets, which are crucial for game rendering. However, their specialized nature can make working with WED files outside of their intended purpose quite challenging.
When considering conversion, WED files can be transformed into various formats like JPEG (.jpg), PNG (.png), TIF (.tif), and BMP (.bmp) for easier viewing or editing. Software like GIMP and Adobe Photoshop can be used to open and convert these files, although this process may require intermediate steps, such as exporting the WED data to a compatible format first. For more technical conversions, programs like Blender can sometimes be used if you have the necessary plug-ins.
There are several challenges when converting WED files. The proprietary nature of the formats means that not all software supports them natively, requiring additional tools or plug-ins. Additionally, converting complex data like maps can result in loss of detail or functionality, as many standard image formats do not support the layered data structures inherent in WED files.
Despite these challenges, converting WED files is often necessary for broader compatibility and usability. While traditional software methods exist, they can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Therefore, utilizing the free and easy online service at Convert.Guru is highly recommended. Simply drag and drop your WED files onto the webpage to convert them reliably and safely into the desired format without the hassle of complex software setups.
For more background information, you can explore Wikipedia's Baldur's Gate page for insights into the games that utilize these file types.
The WED Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best WED converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.