.wasm

What is a .wasm file?

A compiled binary format that runs in web browsers at near-native speed.

Safe format
Type Code
By W3C / Mozilla / Google / Microsoft / Apple
MIME application/wasm

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What is it

A compiled binary format that runs in web browsers at near-native speed. WebAssembly (Wasm) lets developers run code written in C, C++, Rust, and other languages directly in the browser. Used for games, video editing, CAD tools, and performance-critical web applications.

Technical details
Full Name
WebAssembly Binary
MIME Type
application/wasm
Developer
W3C / Mozilla / Google / Microsoft / Apple
Magic Bytes
00 61 73 6D
Safety
.wasm is a known, safe format.
What opens it
Any modern browser (executes automatically)
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FAQ
What is WebAssembly used for?
WebAssembly runs compiled code in browsers at near-native speed. It powers things like Figma, Google Earth, Photoshop for web, video editors, and tools that process files locally — like fwip.
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