File extension .PWI
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Pocket Word Document Format | Microsoft | Text Files |
The PWI (Pocket Word Document) file extension is associated with Microsoft Word, a text processing and word processing application, and Pocket Word, a text editor distributed as part of Microsoft’s Windows CE operating system. It is used for storing documents on handheld devices such as PDAs and Palm Pilots and other Pocket PC computers. PWI files are very similar to regular word files, but with a few differences that make them suitable for these mobile devices. These documents have a small footprint, preserving memory on the device.
PWI files contain formatted text, embedded images, drawings, tables, headers, footers and other information. All this data is compressed into one single file. When these documents are opened on a Pocket PC device or on a program like Microsoft Word, they appear in the expected format and style.
Similar File Extensions
The PWI file can be easily viewed by using any compatible format, like Microsoft Word. Other document files related to the PWI extension include: .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, and .txt. All these file extensions share many similar features but offer different formatting capabilities.
Conversion to Other File Formats
Although it might not be supported by some software or applications not running on Windows Mobile OS, PWI files can be converted into other formats using programs such as Calibre and TextMate.
Advantages of PWI Files
PWI files have many advantages over regular word files. The main advantage of this type of file is that they offer great flexibility when it comes to formatting documents. Unlike traditional word processing applications, which may only offer limited formatting options, the PWI format supports many different types of characters, symbols and shapes which can be embedded within a document. Furthermore, these documents are significantly smaller in size than standard word documents, making them ideal for transferring or sharing between devices.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .PWI) 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 .PWI 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 .PWI 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 .PWI 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 .PWI extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PWI file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PWI 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 .PWI file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PWI file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PWI file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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