Opening a BRW File

The BRW file type is primarily associated with Oracle BI Discoverer.

BRW	File extension: BRW
	File type:	data file

What is a BRW file?

BRW files mostly belong to Oracle BI Discoverer. BRW files can represent different file types depending on their origin:
For many users, a BRW file is a Business Objects report generated by Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer and used with Hyperion Reports. These files hold structured data for analytics and reporting. They are best viewed with vendor software like Oracle BI Discoverer (Oracle website).
Another variant of BRW files is used in the photography field. In this case, the file contains a camera RAW image. Canon systems use this format to store image data with a preview thumbnail view, while Baumer cameras produce a similar raw image file that may be processed with the Baumer GAPI SDK (Baumer website).
Key points provided by FilExt.com:

Examine the file metadata to determine its origin.

Use the specific vendor or supported application for opening the file.

Always keep a backup before converting or editing.

How can I open a BRW file?

You need a suitable software like Oracle BI Discoverer to open a BRW 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 BRW file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BRW file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online BRW Text Viewer

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Programs that open and convert BRW files:

Oracle BI Discoverer
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BRW files are often referred to as Oracle BI Discoverer data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Application File
Related links: Calyx Point (for example)

Technical Data for BRW File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

rpt, cr2, nef, arw, dng, braw, slk, zip, qps, pqa, qap, pdf

Related links:

Calyx Point (for example)

Mime type:

text/plain

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: RayDreamBRW
EXEFile: f:\graphics\RAYDRE~1\rdd.exe

ProgramID: BREW.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Motorola\PST\UT_NVM.exe

a brw data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BRW files

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