All about DWT Files

The DWT file type is primarily associated with Dreamweaver.

DWTFile Extension DWT
File extension: DWT
File type:  web page template

What is a DWT file

DWT files mostly belong to Dreamweaver by Adobe. A DWT file is a template containing predefined graphical components or basic drawings used to create more complex/specific 2D or 3D drawings in AutoCAD. The file is saved in the same format as DWG files; the only difference being that AutoCAD treats it as a template based on the DWT filename extension. Dreamweaver web development software uses a different DWT file to store a website template containing HTML code with references to scripts, stylesheets, images, and other media content. Microsoft programs like FrontPage and SharePoint Designer use a DWT file to store the template of dynamic and static websites.

How to open DWT files

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

  1. Dreamweaver by Adobe
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DWT files are often referred to as Dreamweaver web (source)s because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. AutoCAD (drawing template) by Autodesk
    AutoCAD is a commercial 2D/3D design and modeling software. It offers a range of tools for architectural, mechanical, and electronic schematics modeling. A drawing template used by this program is saved in a DWT file. This file format is classified as CAD.
  3. Demon's World (texture) by Taito
    Demon's World is an obsolete arcade video game. A texture file used to render graphical content within this game is saved in a DWT file. This file format is classified as Game.
  4. DraftSight (drawing template) by Dassault Systèmes
    DraftSight is a 2D and 3D computer-aided design program used in architectural, engineering, and construction industries. The program is marketed as a cheaper alternative to AutoCAD. It can import, edit, and save 2D and 3D drawings in a DWT file. This file format is classified as CAD.
  5. FrontPage (dynamic web page template) by Microsoft
    FrontPage is a discontinued Windows program used to create and edit web pages. It used a DWT file to store a web page template. This file format is classified as Web (source).
  6. GoLive (web page template) by Adobe
    GoLive is a discontinued HTML editor for Windows and macOS operating systems. It used web page templates saved in DWT files. This file format is classified as Web (source).
  7. SharePoint Designer (web page template) by Microsoft
    SharePoint Designer is a discontinued program that was used to modify SharePoint web pages. It used a web page template saved in a DWT file. This file format is classified as Web (source).

DWT format details:

To find out what program is needed to open DWT files, you need to determine the file format. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the DWT files:

The DWT file extension is not widely used. Such a file mainly uses a defined DWT format. The following file formats are most commonly found in DWT files:

All other DWT files (5%) have different formats. Sometimes used for design or index. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your DWT file!

Technical Data for DWT File Extension

File classification:
Web (source)
Related files:

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: AutoCADLTTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD LT 2000i Ita\aclt.exe %1

ProgramID: AutoCADTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACAD2000\acad.exe %1

ProgramID: AutoCADTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD 2002\acad.exe %1

ProgramID: AutoCADTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD R14\acad.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 4\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX 2004\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: D:\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX 2004\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: E:\Dreamweaver 4\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: Y:\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 4\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: FrontPage.dwt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FRONTP~1\OFFICE11\FRONTPG.EXE %1

ProgramID: FrontPage.dwt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\FRONTPG.EXE %1

ProgramID: FrontPage.dwt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\FRONTPG.EXE %1

ProgramID: FrontPage.dwt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\FRONTPG.EXE %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\macromedia\dreamweaver mx 2004\dreamweaver.exe %1 does not exist.

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dreamweaver MX 2004\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 3\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: pnpdwtfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\A Tech Group\Professional Notepad\notepad.exe %1

ProgramID: AutoCADTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD 2000i\acad.exe %1

ProgramID: AutoCADTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk Building Systems 3\acad.exe %1

ProgramID: AutoCADLTTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD LT 2002\aclt.exe %1

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 8\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: AutoCADLTTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD LT 2000i\aclt.exe

ProgramID: AutoCAD.Template.15
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk Map 6\acad.exe

ProgramID: AutoCAD.Template.15
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD 2000i\acad.exe

ProgramID: AutoCADLTTemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AutoCAD LT 2000\aclt.exe

ProgramID: DWTfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Estalo\Estalo CAD for Palm\edtcadconp.exe

ProgramID: WebDesigner.dwt.12.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MIC273~1\WEBDES~1\EXPRWD.EXE

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Dreamweaver CS3\Dreamweaver.exe,%1

ProgramID: WebDesigner.dwt.12.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\WEBDES~1\EXPRWD.EXE

ProgramID: FrontPage.dwt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 4\Dreamweaver.exe

ProgramID: SharePointDesigner.dwt.12.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\Office12\SPDESIGN.EXE

ProgramID: SharePointDesigner.dwt.12.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\Office12\SPDESIGN.EXE

ProgramID: Dreamweaver.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 2\Dreamweaver.exe


a dwt web page template is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DWT files

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