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.WSC·File Extension

WSC OtherA .wsc file is a WSC Other. It is a file format typically read and written by specialized applications.

Extension.wsc
File typeWSC Other
CategoryOther
Charset
Compressible

What is a .wsc file?

A .wsc file is a WSC Other. It is a file format typically read and written by specialized applications.

In the mime-db registry it maps to message/vnd.wfa.wsc. When serving .wsc over HTTP, set the Content-Type header as shown in Developer info below.

Related entities: it maps to message/vnd.wfa.wsc — and is delivered over HTTP via the Content-Type header.

  • Use VS Code or xxd to open and edit .wsc files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

Content-Type: message/vnd.wfa.wsc

Common software that reads/writes .wsc:

VS Codexxd7-Zip
.wscextension of
format
WSC Otherserved as
mime type
message/vnd.wfa.wscsent via header
http header
  • Application-specific data
  • Open the file with VS Code, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .wsc extension, or export this format from VS Code.

What programs can open .wsc files?

Common options include VS Code, xxd, 7-Zip. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .wsc file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .wsc extension.

What is the relationship between .wsc and the message/vnd.wfa.wsc MIME type?

message/vnd.wfa.wsc is the media type identifier used for .wsc files during network transfer (for example in the HTTP Content-Type header).

Updated 2026-08-18

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