Basic information about AWA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AWA（*.AWA or *.awa）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AWA file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AWA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AWA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AWA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AWA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AWA file?
  • How to open a AWA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AWA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AWA file?
  • How to convert AWA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AWA file format?


1.Detail information about AWA file extension: ActiveWords

File type ActiveWords Category Page Layout Files
Developer ActiveWord Systems, Inc. File format N/A
Description AWA file is a ActiveWords developed by ActiveWord Systems, Inc.. Full format name of files that use AWA extension is ActiveWords. ActiveWords format was developed by ActiveWord Systems, Inc.. AWA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with AWA extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The most popular software that supports AWA files is ActiveWords. On the official website of ActiveWord Systems, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theActiveWords software, but also about AWA and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWA files

Windows		 ActiveWords



Can't open a AWA file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AWA”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AWA extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AWA file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How 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.


Can I change the extension of AWA files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a AWA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AWA file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AWA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AWA file is damaged.
  • Whether the AWA file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AWA file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AWA file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AWA file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AWA file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AWA file.

If the AWA file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.