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Basic information about CWP file

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

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


1.Detail information about CWP file extension: Cakewalk SONAR Project

File type Cakewalk SONAR Project Category Audio Files
Developer Cakewalk File format N/A
Description CWP file is a Cakewalk SONAR Project developed by Cakewalk. Audio project file created by Cakewalk SONAR, a digital audio workstation (DAW) application; saves an audio production and supports multiple tracks, audio effects, MIDI data, and other parameters; used for editing music and sound samples.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CWP files

Windows		 Cakewalk SONAR X3



Can't open a CWP 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.CWP”。

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 CWP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CWP 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.