Opening PWC Files

The PWC file type is primarily associated with Pocket Word.

PWC	File extension: PWC
	File type:	compressed document data

What is a PWC file

PWC files mostly belong to Pocket Word. PWC files come in two main forms. In one use case, the file serves as a compressed archive that stores a Pocket Word Document. This format packs document data efficiently for use on mobile or legacy devices.
In another use case, a PWC file is a Windows executable that functions as an installer package. This type is associated with software such as Installer VISE and relates to solutions like the Symantec Protection Client.
When working with a PWC file, consider these points:

If the file is a compressed archive, use a compatible decompression tool or a Pocket Word reader.
If it is an executable, run it only in a trusted Windows environment.
Check file properties to determine its internal format before opening.
For further guidance, visit the PwC website.

How to open a PWC file

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

Online PWC File Viewer

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How do you convert PWC files to ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, ...

You can convert PWC files using our online PWC file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do so, click the "Choose your .pwc file to view" button above.
Your PWC file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then select the file format (e.g. ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert PWC files:

Pocket Word
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PWC files are often referred to as Pocket Word compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
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Pulse (Web Content) by Pulse Entertainment, Inc.
Pulse Web Content files require a player to view. Newer versions of Pulse creation programs save to Flash format for more general distribution so expect .PWC files to fade on the Web. The Mime types used with this association are: application/x-pulse-player. Program ID is Pulse.pwc.1

Technical Data for PWC File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

msi, arc, pwv, zip, rar, exe, cab, iso, img

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: PortableWindowsChanges, FileType: Package, AppName: PictureTaker Personal Edition
EXEFile: PTPE.EXE

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

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

How to solve problems with PWC files

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