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Basic information about ECW file

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

There are 5 file types using the ECW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ECW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ECW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ECW file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ECW file?
How to open a ECW file?
What programs do I need to open a ECW file?
What programs help to create and edit a ECW file?
How to convert ECW files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ECW file format?

1.Detail information about ECW file extension: System Dll Library

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ECW files
File type	System Dll Library	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ECW file is a System Dll Library. The ecw file extension is related to Microsoft Windows operating system and other apps. File extension probably used by some applications for Dynamic Link Libraries. (see .DLL file extension in our file extension library.
Windows	Microsoft Windows

2.Detail information about ECW file extension: Enhanced Compression Wavelet Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ECW files
File type	Enhanced Compression Wavelet Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	ERDAS	File format	Binary
Description	ECW file is a Enhanced Compression Wavelet Image developed by ERDAS.
Windows	ERDAS IMAGINE ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Safe Software FME Desktop ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop TatukGIS Viewer IrfanView QGIS Falcon View XnView

3.Detail information about ECW file extension: EclipseCrossword Word List File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ECW files
File type	EclipseCrossword Word List File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Green Eclipse	File format	Text
Description	ECW file is a EclipseCrossword Word List File developed by Green Eclipse.
Windows	Green Eclipse EclipseCrossword

4.Detail information about ECW file extension: Ensoniq Waveset Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ECW files
File type	Ensoniq Waveset Format	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ECW file is a Ensoniq Waveset Format.

5.Detail information about ECW file extension: EasyCAD Drawing

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ECW files
File type	EasyCAD Drawing	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ECW file is a EasyCAD Drawing.
Windows	FastCAD

How to convert ECW files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for ECW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ECW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ECW to BMP	ECW to JPEG	ECW to JPG	ECW to MXD
ECW to PDF	ECW to PNG	ECW to SDI	ECW to SID
ECW to TFWX

How to convert another files to ECW file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to ECW file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ECW conversion, you may use the option.

BMP to ECW	PNG to ECW	SID to ECW	KMZ to ECW
TIF to ECW	JPG to ECW

Can't open a ECW 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.ECW”。

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 ECW extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the ECW 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.