• Browse:
  • #
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
logo
  • Home page
  • Add file extension
  • Contact
  • Select language
    • File extension .SWM
    • Dateiendung .SWM
    • .SWMファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .SWM
    • Extension de archivo .SWM
    • Estensione del file .SWM

How to open file with .SWM extension?

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

File extension .SWM

Full Name Developer Category
Windows Imaging Format Split Archive Format Microsoft Disk Image Files
.SWM

The SWM ( SWM) file extension is used by the Windows 7 operating system to store images. SWM stands for “Split Windows Imaging Format” and is capable of storing images within a single file that is segmented into chunks. It is widely used for backups, recovery data, installation media, system recovery discs and other image types.

General Information

The SWM ( SWM) extension is commonly used with Windows 7 but may be used by certain versions of the previous versions of Windows OS. SWM file size limits depend on the version of Windows OS, as well as the type of hard drive being used. The maximum file size is determined by the total bytes stored on a partition on a disk volume. For example, if there are 8 GB of data stored on the disk volume, then the files must fit into 8 GB or less.

Uses and Similar Extensions

The SWM ( SWM) file extension is most commonly used for backups and recovery data, but it can also be used to store system recovery discs, installation media files, images, etc. It is designed to store split windows images into a single file that can easily be retrieved. Some similar file extensions include:

  • .VHDX
  • .RAR
  • .TGZ
  • .ISO
  • Programs for WINDOWS system
    • ImageX ImageX
    • ExtractNow ExtractNow

    After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .SWM) 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 .SWM 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 .SWM 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 .SWM 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 .SWM extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .SWM file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

    Other instructions

    If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .SWM 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 .SWM file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .SWM file) will be extended to the maximum.

    It is also good to check

    • if the .SWM 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 .SWM 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.

    Author’s guidelines

    img
    Mr B. Adam

    Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
    New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.

    Do you have suggestions for this website?

    contact @ fileextension.info Use the Contact Form

    Search for the file extension

    Add information about the .SWM file

    If you want to share your knowledge about the .SWM file with the users of FileExtension.info, write the description of the file, please contact us. On request, we will place information about you, as the author of the article. Add information about a .SWM file

    Similar file extensions

    • File extension .SW8
    • File extension .SW4
    • File extension .SW9
    • File extension .SWG
    • File extension .SWIDTAG
    logo

    © Copyright 2014-2025 All Rights Reserved

    Designed & Developed by fileextension.info

    Recently viewed

    • File extension .SWM
    • File extension .ARCINFO
    • File extension .MOBILECONFIG
    • File extension .SD7
    • File extension .PAQ8F

    Meta

    • This website is safe.

    Contact

    • Contact Form
    • Add file extension