File Extension Database

Open PWI File

The PWI file is a document created by Microsoft Word for the Windows Mobile edition.

Microsoft Word for Windows Mobile was a word processing program also known as "Pocket Word".

The PWI was created on Pocket PCs, PDAs that contain the Windows Mobile operating system. The latest cell phones do not have that operating system, instead, they have a system called Windows Phone.

The PWI is similar to a Word DOC document, but it does not support features such as headers, footers, and comments, making it easier to work with.

Some PWI files can be opened on a PC with Microsoft Word.

However, some data may not be displayed correctly.

Microsoft OneNote 2003 can read handwritten notes and text from PWI files.

Some older versions of Microsoft Works can open Pocket Word documents, including Works 7.0.

Software to open a PWI file:

Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Works (Not available for download)
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word

How Can I Open PWI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PWI file is to find a PWI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PWI 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 PWI 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 PWI file opener then try to search online for "PWI viewer", "application to open PWI file" or "open PWI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PWI file

How Can I Open PWI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PWI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PWI 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 PWI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PWI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PWI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PWI file then try to search for "PWI viewer", "application to open PWI file" or "read PWI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PWI file

How Can I Open PWI File on Android

If you downloaded a PWI 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 PWI 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 "PWI".
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 "PWI viewer", "PWI 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 PWI File on iPhone or iPad

To open PWI 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 PWI 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 "PWI". This way you can find apps which can open PWI 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 "PWI viewer" or "PWI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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