Basic information about YWP file

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

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


1.Detail information about YWP file extension: YWriter 2 Project

File type YWriter 2 Project Category Page Layout Files
Developer Spacejock Software File format N/A
Description YWP file is a YWriter 2 Project developed by Spacejock Software. YWP is a file extension commonly associated with YWriter 2 Project files. Spacejock Software defined the YWriter 2 Project format standard. YWP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with YWP extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. yWriter is by far the most used program for working with YWP files. Software named yWriter was created by Spacejock Software. In order to find more detailed information on the software and YWP files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert YWP files

Windows		 yWriter



Can't open a YWP 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.YWP”。

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 YWP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the YWP 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.