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Basic information about SWP file

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

There are 8 file types using the SWP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SWP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SWP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SWP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SWP file?
  • How to open a SWP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SWP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SWP file?
  • How to convert SWP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SWP file format?


1.Detail information about SWP file extension: Vi Swap File

File type Vi Swap File Category Misc Files
Developer Bill Joy File format Binary
Description SWP file is a Vi Swap File developed by Bill Joy. Swap file created by the Vi text editor or one of its variants such as Vim (Vi iMproved) and gVim; stores the recovery version of a file that is being edited in the program; also serves as a lock file so that no other Vi editing session can concurrently write to the file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files

Windows		 gVim
Microsoft Windows

macOS		 MacVim
Vim
Mac OS X

Linux		 Vim
Vi
Linux operating systems
Unix


2.Detail information about SWP file extension: Swap File

File type Swap File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description SWP file is a Swap File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows
Microsoft MS-DOS

macOS
 Apple OS X


3.Detail information about SWP file extension: EC997 Dyno Test Sweep Test

File type EC997 Dyno Test Sweep Test Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SWP file is a EC997 Dyno Test Sweep Test.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files


4.Detail information about SWP file extension: MegaHAL Keyword Swap File

File type MegaHAL Keyword Swap File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SWP file is a MegaHAL Keyword Swap File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files

Linux		 MegaHAL


5.Detail information about SWP file extension: Omron Syswin API Description

File type Omron Syswin API Description Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SWP file is a Omron Syswin API Description.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files


6.Detail information about SWP file extension: SolidWorks Macro Feature

File type SolidWorks Macro Feature Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SWP file is a SolidWorks Macro Feature.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files

Windows		 SolidWorks


7.Detail information about SWP file extension: Spider Writer Project File

File type Spider Writer Project File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SWP file is a Spider Writer Project File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files

Windows		 Spider Writer


8.Detail information about SWP file extension: Borland Sprint Document Backup

File type Borland Sprint Document Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SWP file is a Borland Sprint Document Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWP files



How to convert SWP files to another file format?

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

SWP to AVI


Can't open a SWP 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.SWP”。

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 SWP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SWP 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.