Opening an NW File

The NW file type is primarily associated with NW.js.

NW	File extension: NW
	File type:	executable

What is an NW file

NW files mostly belong to NW.js. This file is an executable Node-webkit application that is packaged as a ZIP archive.

It contains the core files for running a desktop application built with web technologies.

Inside the package you will find a package configuration file (often package.json) along with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS resources.

It is designed to be executed with the NW.js runtime, which merges Node.js capabilities with a browser interface.

To inspect the content, you may rename the file extension to .zip and open it with any standard ZIP tool.
FilExt.com note: More details can be found at the NW.js official website.

How to open NW files

You need a suitable software like NW.js to open an NW file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NW file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NW file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert NW files:

NW.js
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. NW files are often referred to as NW.js executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Dispatch (Northwest Timetable File) by Scott Andrew Borton
Dispatch allows you to view airline routes overlaid on a map. If you like, you can set Dispatch to show only those routes which should currently have airplanes in the air (based on your system clock), and Dispatch will display the approximate progress of those airplanes along their scheduled routes.
Graal (Level) by Cyberjoueurs
This is the newer version of a .GRAAL file. It is ASCII-based and can be edited with the Graal program or any text editor. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 47 4C 45 56 4E 57 30 31, ASCII: GLEVNW01.
NoteWorthy 2 File
Noweb (File) by Norman Ramsey
Noweb is a simple literate-programming tool which allows one to combine program source code and the corresponding documentation into a single file. This file format is classified as Text.

Technical Data for NW File Extension

File classification:

Executable

Related files:

app, asar, phy, pak, fa, json, zip, ress, exe, sr, qf, sn, html

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

an nw executable is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NW files

Associate the NW file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open executables. Because only the current version supports the latest NW file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available NW.js update.
To make sure that your NW file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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