Basic information about AWD file

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

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


1.Detail information about AWD file extension: Microsoft Fax Document

File type Microsoft Fax Document Category Raster Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description AWD file is a Microsoft Fax Document developed by Microsoft. Fax image, also called an "At Work Document," created by Microsoft Fax software; stores the content of a received fax, including the text and page structure information; can be converted to a .TIF file by executing the program awdvstub.exe, which is located in the i386win9xmigfax directory on the Windows XP/2000 installer CD.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWD files

Windows		 Polybytes PolyView
Microsoft awdvstub.exe
FaxSee Pro
Studio Smart FaxSee


2.Detail information about AWD file extension: Award BIOS Update File

File type Award BIOS Update File Category Misc Files
Developer ASUS File format N/A
Description AWD file is a Award BIOS Update File developed by ASUS.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWD files

Windows		 ASUS AWDFLASH


3.Detail information about AWD file extension: Artweaver Document

File type Artweaver Document Category Raster Image Files
Developer Boris Eyrich File format N/A
Description AWD file is a Artweaver Document developed by Boris Eyrich.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWD files

Windows		 Boris Eyrich Artweaver
XnViewMP with the AWD plugin


4.Detail information about AWD file extension: AWK Language Source Code

File type AWK Language Source Code Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AWD file is a AWK Language Source Code.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWD files


5.Detail information about AWD file extension: COREX Automatic Word And Phoneme Segmentation File

File type COREX Automatic Word And Phoneme Segmentation File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AWD file is a COREX Automatic Word And Phoneme Segmentation File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWD files

Windows		 COREX


6.Detail information about AWD file extension: Ability Draw Document

File type Ability Draw Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AWD file is a Ability Draw Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWD files

Windows		 Ability Draw



Can't open a AWD 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.AWD”。

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 AWD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AWD 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.