WDW file: How can I open a .WDW file?
The table below provides useful information about the .wdw file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .wdw file?
- What program do I need to open a .wdw file?
- How can the .wdw file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .wdw files to another format?
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✅ WinDev Window File

The WDW file is a WinDev Window File. WinDev is an integrated development environment (IDE) fourth generation language (4GL), first published by PC SOFT in 1993, which is based upon a run-time engine (framework). It uses a 4GL known as WLanguage.
✅ AutoCAD Electrical Project Wires Data

The WDW file is an AutoCAD Electrical Project Wires Data. AutoCAD Electrical is a software that can manage a complete project of electrical circuits.
⚠ Be careful with .wdw files.
It's important to know that the .wdw file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .wdw files. Be cautious when dealing with .wdw files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .wdw file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .wdw file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .wdw file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .wdw file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .wdw file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .wdw file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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