Details of extension .a3w

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .a3w file extension, which is related to Macromedia Authorware Windows File. We'll explain what exactly a .a3w fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .a3w files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the file format associated with this file extension!

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Macromedia Authorware Windows File

The A4W file is a Macromedia Authorware Windows file. Authorware is a visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, CD/DVD, and the Web. A4P is a packaged file without runtime.

Category: Development files

Application: Adobe Authorware

Program name: -

Mime-type: application/x-authorware

Magic bytes (HEX): -

Magic string (ASCII): -

Aliases:

a3w, a5w, a6w, a7w

Related extensions:

.apm Adobe Authorware for Mac Packaged Data

.aas Adobe Authorware Segment File

.a7e Macromedia Authorware Packaged Library

.a4l Adobe Authorware Library

Links:

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The .a3w file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .a3w extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

The .a3w extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .a3w filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

Having trouble opening a .a3w file?

If you want to open a .a3w file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .a3w association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.a3w

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

• Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
• In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
• Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android