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Basic information about SDW file

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

There are 6 file types using the SDW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SDW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SDW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SDW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SDW file?
  • How to open a SDW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SDW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SDW file?
  • How to convert SDW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SDW file format?


1.Detail information about SDW file extension: MrSID World File

File type MrSID World File Category GIS Files
Developer LizardTech File format Text
Description SDW file is a MrSID World File developed by LizardTech. GIS file created for MrSID .SID raster images; contains georeferencing information that maps the raster image data in the SID file to real-world coordinates; contains the units of measurement for the image pixels as well as the coordinates of the upper-left hand pixel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDW files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper
GDAL


2.Detail information about SDW file extension: StarOffice Writer Text Document

File type StarOffice Writer Text Document Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDW file is a StarOffice Writer Text Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDW files

Windows		 Apache OpenOffice
LibreOffice
OpenOffice.org
StarOffice

macOS
 Apache OpenOffice
Planamesa NeoOffice
LibreOffice
OpenOffice.org

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice
LibreOffice
OpenOffice.org


3.Detail information about SDW file extension: OpenOffice.org Text Document

File type OpenOffice.org Text Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDW file is a OpenOffice.org Text Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDW files

Windows		 StarOffice

macOS
 NeoOffice


4.Detail information about SDW file extension: SourceSafe Data

File type SourceSafe Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDW file is a SourceSafe Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDW files

Windows		 Visual SourceSafe


5.Detail information about SDW file extension: Lotus WordPro Drawing File

File type Lotus WordPro Drawing File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDW file is a Lotus WordPro Drawing File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDW files

Windows		 Lotus Word Pro
AbiWord


6.Detail information about SDW file extension: Signed Dwords (32-bit) Data

File type Signed Dwords (32-bit) Data Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDW file is a Signed Dwords (32-bit) Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDW files

Windows		 Awave Studio



How to convert SDW files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for SDW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SDW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SDW to DOC SDW to DOCX SDW to ODF SDW to ODT
SDW to XLS SDW to XLSX


How to convert another files to SDW file format?

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

DOC to SDW


Can't open a SDW 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.SDW”。

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 SDW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SDW 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.