The table below provides some useful information about the .gwy extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .gwy file?
- What program do I need to open a .gwy file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .gwy?
- How can I convert .gwy file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .gwy
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .gwy files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .gwy |
|---|---|
| Type: | Gwyddion Surface Data |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| GWY file is a Gwyddion Surface Data. Gwyddion is a modular program for SPM (scanning probe microscopy) data visualization and analysis. Primarily it is intended for analysis of height fields obtained by scanning probe microscopy techniques (AFM, MFM, STM, SNOM/NSOM), however it can be generally used for any other height field and image analysis, for instance for analysis of profilometry data. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Gwyddion |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| gsf | |
Recommended software for .gwy files
Cannot open .gwy files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.gwy files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









