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Basic information about ASW file

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

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


1.Detail information about ASW file extension: ACDSee Slideshow Wizard File

File type ACDSee Slideshow Wizard File Category Settings Files
Developer ACD Systems File format Binary
Description ASW file is a ACDSee Slideshow Wizard File developed by ACD Systems. An ASW file is a slideshow project file created by ACDSee Photo Manager, a photo-viewing and editing application. It contains references to slideshow image and audio files as well as transitions and effects. ASW files can be exported to .SWF, .SCR, or .EXE formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASW files

Windows		 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018



How to convert ASW files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for ASW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ASW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ASW to JPG


Can't open a ASW 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.ASW”。

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 ASW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ASW 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.