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    • File extension .DWF
    • Dateiendung .DWF
    • .DWFファイルの拡張子
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    • Extension de archivo .DWF
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How to open file with .DWF extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .DWF file? Do you want to convert a .DWF file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .DWF

Full Name Developer Category
Autodesk Design Web Format Autodesk 3D Image Files
.DWF

The DWF (Design Web Format File) DWF file extension is commonly used to store CAD (Computer-Aided Design) renderings, and contain two- and three-dimensional data objects in a compressed format. As an open-standard web format developed by Autodesk Inc.Autodesk, DWF allows users to easily collaborate on draft designs, distribute data over the web, and export designs between different digital drawing applications.

Compatibility and Technical Details

Usually created by applications such as AutoCAD AutoCAD, IntelliCAD and Inventor Inventor, DWF files can be exported to many other formats, including PDF, JPEG, and TIFF. It also supports all popular Operating Systems, such as Windows, Linux and MacOS.

DWF files are structured in XML which separates content into attributes, structure, geometry, media and database references. The format can contain both geometric data for 3D surface models as well as raster headers and additional data like security settings and layers for vector graphic elements. It also includes support for color palettes, line styles and other properties. Other file formats with similar capabilities are DWG DWG, DXF DXF, STEP STEP, IGES IGES, STL STL.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • Autodesk Design Review Autodesk Design Review
  • TurboCAD TurboCAD
  • CorelCAD CorelCAD
  • DWGSee DWGSee
  • Canvas Canvas
  • Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Inventor
  • AutoCAD AutoCAD
  • Free DWG Viewer Free DWG Viewer
  • Any DWF to DWG Converter Any DWF to DWG Converter
Programs for MAC system
  • TurboCAD TurboCAD
  • CorelCAD CorelCAD
  • McDwiff McDwiff
Programs for IOS system
  • McDwiff McDwiff

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DWF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DWF extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DWF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DWF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DWF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DWF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DWF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DWF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DWF file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .DWF file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .DWF file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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Conversion of a DWF file

  • DWF to SLD
  • DWF to DWG
  • DWF to IPJ
  • DWF to M3G
  • DWF to RND
  • DWF to VDA
  • DWF to W2D
  • DWF to W3D
  • DWF to DWFX
  • DWF to DXF
  • DWF to IGS
  • DWF to PDF
  • DWF to STEP
  • DWF to STP
  • DWF to IAM
  • DWF to IGES
  • DWF to IPT
  • DWF to SAT
  • DWF to X_T
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