Basic information about AWG file

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

There are 2 file types using the AWG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AWG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AWG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AWG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AWG file?
  • How to open a AWG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AWG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AWG file?
  • How to convert AWG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AWG file format?


1.Detail information about AWG file extension: Ability Draw Document

File type Ability Draw Document Category Vector Image Files
Developer Ability Plus Software File format Binary
Description AWG file is a Ability Draw Document developed by Ability Plus Software. Diagram created with Ability Draw, a drawing program included with Ability Office; may include text, shapes, images, and other drawn elements; can be exported to Microsoft PowerPoint (.PPT) format as a single presentation slide.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWG files

Windows		 Ability Office


2.Detail information about AWG file extension: Activeworlds Object Group File

File type Activeworlds Object Group File Category Data Files
Developer Activeworlds File format N/A
Description AWG file is a Activeworlds Object Group File developed by Activeworlds.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWG files

Windows		 Web browser with Activeworlds Browser plugin
Ability Draw
Ability Office



Can't open a AWG 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.AWG”。

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 AWG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AWG 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.