Basic information about RWT file

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

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


1.Detail information about RWT file extension: ReadWriteThink Printing Press Draft

File type ReadWriteThink Printing Press Draft Category Page Layout Files
Developer International Reading Association File format Text
Description RWT file is a ReadWriteThink Printing Press Draft developed by International Reading Association. Document draft created by Printing Press, an online program used to create newspaper, brochure, and poster documents; contains page layout information and content added by the user which includes text and images.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RWT files

Web		 ReadWriteThink Printing Press


2.Detail information about RWT file extension: ReadWriteThink Timeline

File type ReadWriteThink Timeline Category Page Layout Files
Developer International Reading Association File format N/A
Description RWT file is a ReadWriteThink Timeline developed by International Reading Association.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RWT files

iOS		 International Reading Association RWT Timeline

Web		 ReadWriteThink Timeline



Can't open a RWT 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.RWT”。

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 RWT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RWT 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.