.MWL File Extension

MWL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Super Mario World Level

What is an MWL file? An MWL file contains a Super Mario World level. It is used by the Lunar Magic level editor for the Super Mario World game on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The MWL forma...

General Information

Title MWL File Extension
Extension .mwl
Full Form Super Mario World Level File
File Type Game Level File
Developer Nintendo, Fan Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Stores level data
Additional Functions Stores objects, enemies, terrain
Features Customizable, Integrable

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with design
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Depends on assets
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Level Design Yes
Educational Game development

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup original files, Virus scan

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Lunar Magic 2000
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .smc, .sfc, .ips, .bps

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Lunar Magic Free Windows

Type 2: XMS Print Layout File

General Information

Title MWL File Extension
Extension .mwl
Full Form XMS Print Layout File
File Type Print Layout File
Developer XMS
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store print layout
Additional Functions Define print settings, Preserve document format

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Unknown
Supports Transparency Unknown
Editable Yes, with XMS

Use Cases

Printing Documentation Yes
Business Reports Yes
Marketing Materials Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malware injection
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdf, .xps

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
XMS Software Commercial Windows