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Details of extension .dw

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .dw file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .dw 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 .dw files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 2 file formats associated with this file extension!

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dw file - DesignWorkshop Data

DesignWorkshop Data

The DW file is a DesignWorkshop Data. DesignWorkshop is a three-dimensional modeling program for architectural design and related endeavors.
Category: Document files
Application: DesignWorkshop
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.geo Carbon Graphics Geo Data File
.logo Logo 3D Document
.dxa hsbCAD Document
.al3d Alicona Imaging AL3D File
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dw file - David Whittaker Format Music

David Whittaker Format Music

The DW file is a David Whittaker Format Music. DW is an Amiga music format created by David Whittaker.
Category: Audio files
Application: XMPlay
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.mod Music Module MOD
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The .dw 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 .dw extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .dw file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.cw CardWorks Template
.sw Free Pascal Assembler Data
.fw General Firmware File
.wd Earth 2140 Game Archive
.vw DataFlex Data Entry Panel
.de DrawExpress Diagram Document

The .dw extension is frequently misused

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

cw (1), vw (1), rw (1), wd (1), de (1), da (1), sw (1), ds (1), fw (1), dd (1)

Having trouble opening a .dw file?

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

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.dw

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