All about AW Files

The AW file type is primarily associated with Adobe Reader.

AWFile Extension AW
 File extension: AW
File type:  multi-format file

What is an AW file?

AW files mostly belong to Adobe Reader. AW files are files with the AW extension that come in different forms. They can be a renamed PDF document, a word processing file, an audio file for game audio, an animation file for a gaming system, or a database wizard file.
  • Renamed PDF document: These files are actually PDF documents that have been given a different extension. Open them with a PDF viewer like Adobe Reader. For more information, visit Adobe Reader.
  • Applix Words document: Some AW files are created by Applix Words for word processing.
  • Audiokinetic Wwise sound file: Other AW files are used with Audiokinetic's Wwise tool for sound and game audio. Checking the file header can help confirm its type.
  • Nintendo Wii U animation: Certain AW files are used to store animation data for the Wii U homebrew or theme menus.
  • Microsoft Access wizard: A few AW files are related to database wizards or worksheets in Microsoft Access.

    • FilExt.com note: If the file’s origin is unclear, use a file inspection tool to check its header. This helps in choosing the right application to open it.

    How can I open an AW file?

    You need a suitable software like Adobe Reader to open an AW 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 AW file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a AW 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 AW files:

    1. Adobe Reader
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. AW files are often referred to as Adobe Reader miscs because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Answer Wizard by Microsoft Corporation
      The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 8A 01 09 00 00 00 E1 08 00 00 99 19. Program ID is AWFile
    3. Applix
      The Mime types used with this association are: application/x-applix, application/x-applix-document, text/x-applix-word.
    4. Free Pascal (Archive File for Windows Version) by FPC Development Team
      Free Pascal (aka FPK Pascal) is a 32 or 64 bit (from 1.9.6) pascal compiler. It is available for different processors Intel x86, Amd64/x86 64 (from 1.9.6), PowerPC (from 1.9.2), Sparc (from 1.9.6) and Motorola 680x0 (1.0.x only). The following operating systems are supported Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, MacOSX/Darwin, MacOS classic, DOS, Win32, OS/2, BeOS, SunOS (Solaris), QNX and Classic Amiga.
    5. HP AdvanceWrite Text File

    Technical Data for AW File Extension

    File classification:
    Misc
    Identifier:
    Hex: 8A 01 09 00 00 00 E1 08 00 00 99 19 (provided by TrID database)
    Program ID:
    AWFile
    Related files:
    ani, wem, ast, afc, wizard, arc, pdf, dat, exe, txt, doc, docx, mdb
    Mime type:
    application/applixware, application/x-httpd-php

    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: AWFile, FileType: Answer Wizard File
    ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.DataAccessPage.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenDataAccessPage %1]
    ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.DataAccessPage.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenDataAccessPage %1]
    ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.DataAccessPage.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenDataAccessPage %1]
    ProgramID: Photoshop.RAWFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe %1
    ProgramID: Raw.pcm.audio.file
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Audition 1.5\Audition.exe %1
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    an aw multi-format file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with AW files

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