File Extension Database

Open TWBX File

The TWBX extension files are used as data files and are created by the whiteboard data visualization and analysis program called Tableau Desktop.

Tableau Desktop was created by Tableau Software, which is a US-based company for interactive processing and visualization of data focused on business intelligence.

These TBWX files contain the TWB workbook plus all the workbook data and meta-data, including external source data.

In other words, TBWX files are used to pack all the data into a separate file, which can be shared with others, making it a container based on XML specifications.

However, TWBX files must be distinguished from TWB workbook files, in that they only store references to external data sources, not to external data itself.

To work with TWBX files you must have the following software installed:

Tableau Desktop

How Can I Open TWBX File on Windows

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

How Can I Open TWBX File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open TWBX File on Android

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

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