File Extension Database

Open QSW File

The QSW extension file is a data file that is used for QuickShow, that's where its acronym comes from, since the QSW file is a workspace.

More about QuickShow

QuickShow is a control system for laser-based graphic shows, developed by Pangolin, which is the world's leading laser show developer.

QuickShow is a control software and has helped designers and producers, to create stunning laser shows and displays.

The QSW file, as mentioned above, is a workspace that is used with the software and stores the sequences, patterns, and colors to be used in the laser control system show.

The QSW extension should not be confused with the acronym QSW for Qualified Social Worker in the United Kingdom.

Software to work with and open a QSW file

QSW extension files are of a proprietary type, and the only software suitable to work with it is

Pangolin QuickShow

How Can I Open QSW File on Windows

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

How Can I Open QSW File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open QSW File on Android

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

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

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