Open DWF files

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Autodesk Design Web Format
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Have you encountered a problem with a DWF file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a DWF file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your DWF file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is DWF file?

Files with the extension DWF contain data in an open 2D / 3D drawing format developed by Autodesk. This format is resolution and device independent and is used to disseminate designs. The files contain design data, graphics and text in compressed form.

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A variant of this format uses the extension dwfx.

Programs which can open a DWF file

Windows

Mac OS

iOS

McDwiff

How to open file with DWF extension?

In order to open a file with DWF extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening DWF file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with DWF files, follow the instructions below.

Install TurboCAD or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening DWF files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support DWF files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of DWF files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set TurboCAD as the default program for opening DWF files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate DWF files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the TurboCAD applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where TurboCAD has been installed.

Check the section that lists most common problems with DWF files

Sometimes problems with opening DWF files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

File data is corrupted
DWF files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open DWF files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
DWF file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)