Basic information about BWA file

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

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


1.Detail information about BWA file extension: BlindWrite Disk Information File

File type BlindWrite Disk Information File Category Disk Image Files
Developer VSO Software File format N/A
Description BWA file is a BlindWrite Disk Information File developed by VSO Software. Contains information about the physical characteristics of a CD or DVD; generated after scanning a disc with BWA Builder, a companion program for BlindWrite disc burning software; referenced when burning a copy of the disc.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BWA files

Windows		 VSO Software BlindWrite
VSO Software BWA Builder


2.Detail information about BWA file extension: Bookworm Adventures Player File

File type Bookworm Adventures Player File Category Game Files
Developer PopCap Games File format Binary
Description BWA file is a Bookworm Adventures Player File developed by PopCap Games.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BWA files

Windows		 PopCap Games Bookworm Adventures Deluxe



Can't open a BWA 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.BWA”。

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 BWA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BWA 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.