.WID File Extension

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

Type 1: SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence File

General Information

Title WID File Extension
Extension .wid
Full Form Web Intelligence Document
File Type Business Reporting Document
Developer SAP
MIME Type application/vnd.sap.webi

File Function

Primary Function Data reporting
Additional Functions Data analysis, Visualization
Features Interactive, Rich formatting

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Intelligence Yes
Data Reporting Yes
Strategic Planning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Information leakage
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Latest Version SAP BI 4.3 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rep, .biar, .unv, .unx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SAP BusinessObjects BI Licensed Windows, Linux
SAP BusinessObjects Live Office Licensed Windows

Type 2: Visual Studio Widget File

A .wid file is used by software applications like Corel Ventura Publisher, SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, and Visual Studio. Corel Ventura Publisher uses .wid files to store document layouts, f...

General Information

Title WID File Extension
Extension .wid
Full Form Visual Studio Widget File
File Type Widget File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store widgets
Additional Functions Interface elements
Features Customizable, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on code, design
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Desktop Applications Yes
Web Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Validate input, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Associated With Earlier Visual Studio versions

Associated Types

Related Extensions .sln, .cs, .vb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Commercial Windows