.WIC File Extension

Windows Imaging Component File

The WIC file extension refers to J Wavelet Image files. These raster image files are supported on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows devices. The most commonly used program to open these files is XnView. Howe...

General Information

Title WIC File Extension
Extension .wic
Full Form Windows Imaging Component File
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function System image storage
Additional Functions System deployment, recovery

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

System Backup Yes
System Restore Yes
System Deployment Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Circa 2006
Latest Version Depends on Windows version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wim, .esd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Setup Free Windows
DISM Free Windows