File Extension Database

Open XDW File

The XDW files register two possible applications that you will see below:

Xerox DocuWorks

An XDW format file is Fuji Xerox's proprietary graphic file on its printing and scanning equipment.

The XDW file can contain elements such as text, images, hyperlinks or references to other documents, as well as scanned text ideal to be converted with an OCR technology program to later process it like any office document.

The XDW file is the acronym for Xerox DocuWorks, which is a desktop application for handling electronic documents in a similar way to real paper documents.

WorkNC CAD Data

The XDW file, in this application, is a data file for WorkNC, which is computer-aided manufacturing software developed by Sescoi.

It is used by many companies in countries with demanding manufacturing standards such as Japan and is characterized by prioritizing automatic functions, reliability and ease of use.

The XDW file was introduced in 2002, together with the WorkNC program as a complete CAD/CAM software suite, making them world leaders in this field.

To work with XDW files, you must first make sure of the file format, and then have one of the following software packages available:

How Can I Open XDW File on Windows

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

How Can I Open XDW File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open XDW File on Android

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

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

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