Opening PWF Files

The PWF file type is primarily associated with PWF Viewer.

PWF	File extension: PWF
	File type:	data file

What is a PWF file?

PWF files mostly belong to PWF Viewer. PWF files are used in several distinct fields and are not a single unified format. These files can come as Podbot Waypoint Files used in game development (for example, in Counter-Strike to store navigation waypoints for bots), but they also appear in other technical applications.
Other uses include:

Vehicle Data: Files storing Mitsubishi vehicle data, sometimes handled by waveform or session editing software.

Pedestrian Walk Files: Used in traffic simulation programs to record and simulate pedestrian routes.

Map Files: Utilized by mapping applications such as those from Pictometry to store spatial image data.

Pulse Waveform Files: Employed for phase unwrapping and waveform measurements in signal analysis.

FilExt.com tip: Each PWF file is generated by a specific application, so the content and required software depend on its origin. Identifying the context in which the file was created is essential for correct viewing and editing.

How can I open a PWF file?

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

PWF Viewer
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PWF files are often referred to as PWF Viewer data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Page Wunder (Page Wunder File) by Simple Software Creations
Free Page Design & Print Software for Microsoft Windows Version 1.29 is Now Available from the program's download page. Create Menus, Flyers, Business Cards, Greeting Cards and more. This file format is classified as Desktop Publishing.
POD-Bot
POD-Bot is a 'Bot' (an artificial player) for the Half-Life Modification Counter-Strike. By installing the Bot you don't have to go on-line every time you want to play. For playing custom made maps you need custom waypoints. [Note: POD-Bot was housed on http://www.nuclearbox.com/ but that seems to be down at the time of this writing. Don't confuse this POD-bot (actually Ping of Death-bot) with the PodBot Podcast receiver.] Related links: Waypoint Collection Site
Power Writer (Story File) by ScriptPerfection Enterprises, Inc.
Power Writer is a program for the creative writer; one which takes you from first idea through to final manuscript as one continuous act of creation. It erases the line between story development and story writing by fully integrating the outlining and development tools directly into the word processor. This file format is classified as Text.
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PWF file extension format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the PWF files looks like this:

The PWF file extension is rather rarely used and is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. The following file formats are most commonly found in PWF files:

20% of all PWF files start with the magic bytes PODWAY!, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. The files are on average 69 KB in size and range from 29 KB to 95 KB. The file type was primarily used more than 20 years ago. The files contain the following words: PODWAY!. A usual file name is de_dust2.pwf or cs_assault.pwf. These files can be linked to dust and assault.
9% of all PWF files have the same signature 19 59 A1. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are 88 bytes to 90 bytes in size, with a median of 88 bytes. The files contain the following words: QQQQQQQQ, QQQQQQQQQQ and YYYYYYYY.

The remaining 71% of all PWF files are different files with different signatures, frequently e.g. PageWunder document, ZIP and PICTFILE. These files sometimes refer to infodba, starter, pwconfig, jmyxtgf, epoch, model or xrnc. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PWF file!

Technical Data for PWF File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

wpt, map, wfm, sim, pts, dwf, pmi, pfw, swf, piw, pwb, plf, txt, png, zip, rar, pvi, cfg, dat, xml

Related links:

Waypoint Collection Site

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: PortableWindowsFile, FileType: Picture, AppName: PictureTaker Personal Edition
EXEFile: PTPE.EXE

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

How to solve problems with PWF files

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