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Basic information about SWW file

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

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


1.Detail information about SWW file extension: Anno Saved Game

File type Anno Saved Game Category Game Files
Developer Ubisoft Entertainment File format Binary
Description SWW file is a Anno Saved Game developed by Ubisoft Entertainment. Saved game file created by Anno 1404 and Anno 2070 futuristic real-time strategy games; stores a player's state of the game and includes completed levels and other achievements; not opened manually by the user from the Windows Explorer, but instead opened through the game's interface under the list of saved games.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWW files

Windows		 Ubisoft Anno 2070
Ubisoft Anno 1404
RDA Explorer
ANNO 1701



Can't open a SWW 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.SWW”。

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 SWW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SWW 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.