File Extension Database

Open LDW File

The LDW extension is used as the format for games saved in Virtual Villagers.

The LDW format and extension comes from Last Day of Work, which is the developer of Virtual Villagers.

Virtual Villagers is a series of village simulator video games, created and developed by LDW, which consists of a puzzle that the player must complete to discover the ethnic and cultural background that surrounds a Polynesian island called Isola

The LDW extension file acts as a backup for saved games, and is present in all editions and versions of the game.

Open an LDW file

Users are encouraged to use Virtual Villagers software to open, manage, and work with LDW format files.

LDW Virtual Villagers

How Can I Open LDW File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open LDW file is to find a LDW file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LDW file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open LDW file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as LDW file opener then try to search online for "LDW viewer", "application to open LDW file" or "open LDW file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open LDW file

How Can I Open LDW File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a LDW file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LDW file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with LDW file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as LDW file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open LDW file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open LDW file then try to search for "LDW viewer", "application to open LDW file" or "read LDW file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read LDW file

How Can I Open LDW File on Android

If you downloaded a LDW file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded LDW file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "LDW".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "LDW viewer", "LDW file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open LDW File on iPhone or iPad

To open LDW File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the LDW file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "LDW". This way you can find apps which can open LDW files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "LDW viewer" or "LDW file" online in your favorite search engine.

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