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Basic information about ENW file

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

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


1.Detail information about ENW file extension: EndNote Import File

File type EndNote Import File Category Data Files
Developer Thomson Reuters File format Text
Description ENW file is a EndNote Import File developed by Thomson Reuters. Database import file used by EndNote citations management software; contains citation data and schema information, including author, company, title, publication, and keyword data; used for importing transferred bibliographies.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ENW files

Windows		 Thomson Reuters EndNote

macOS		 Thomson Reuters EndNote



How to convert ENW files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for ENW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ENW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ENW to DOC ENW to ENLX ENW to PDF ENW to RIS


How to convert another files to ENW file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to ENW file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ENW conversion, you may use the option.

RIS to ENW


Can't open a ENW 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.ENW”。

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 ENW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ENW 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.