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Basic information about FWS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FWS（*.FWS or *.fws）, 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 FWS file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about FWS file extension: FileWrangler Data File For File Splitting Configuration

File type FileWrangler Data File For File Splitting Configuration Category Misc Files
Developer CursorArts Company File format N/A
Description FWS file is a FileWrangler Data File For File Splitting Configuration developed by CursorArts Company. Full format name of files that use FWS extension is FileWrangler Data Format For Format Splitting Configuration. FileWrangler Data Format For Format Splitting Configuration format was developed by CursorArts Company. FWS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with FWS extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. FileWrangler is by far the most used program for working with FWS files. FileWrangler software was developed by CursorArts Company, and on its official website you may find more information about FWS files or the FileWrangler software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FWS files

Windows		 FileWrangler



Can't open a FWS 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.FWS”。

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 FWS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FWS 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 FWS 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 FWS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FWS 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 FWS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the FWS 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.