File Extension Database

Open SDW File

The files that have the SDW extension have different formats, some of them we will see below:

MrSID World File

In this case, an SDW extension file is a GIS file created for MrSID raster images.

MrSID is an image compression technology that uses wavelet algorithms, which in turn can use both lossy and lossless encoding.

It is used primarily to store fingerprints for the FBI, under the auspices of the US government, and is currently developed and distributed by Extensions.

The SDW extension, for this format, contains georeferencing information relative to the raster image contained in the SID file with real world coordinates.

SDW files are saved in a plain text format and can be viewed with a text editor, however manual editing is not recommended.

StarOffice Writer Text Document

In this application, an SDW extension file takes the format of a text document created with StarOffice Writer 5.0 or earlier.

StarOffice Writer is the word processor included in Sun Microsystem's StarOffice suite.

The SDW file can also be opened with the Apache OpenOffice Writer program.

StarWriter documents created from StarOffice 6 onwards use the SXW extension.

Software to open a SDW file

Due to the diversity of types of formats associated with an SDW file, it is necessary to make sure of the type of format you have in your hands, and then have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open SDW File on Windows

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

How Can I Open SDW File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open SDW File on Android

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

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

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