Opening a UTW File

The UTW file type is primarily associated with BioWare Aurora Engine.

UTW	File extension: UTW
	File type:	Waypoint

What is a UTW file?

UTW files mostly belong to BioWare Aurora Engine by BioWare Corp. A Waypoint is a simple object type used for scripting and showing map notes to the player. Waypoints are stored in the game and toolset using BioWare's Generic File Format (GFF).

How to open UTW files

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

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Can't Open Your .UTW File? Try These Steps

Because .UTW files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a game developer or modder, it is likely a Waypoint file used in BioWare Corp.'s BioWare Aurora Engine.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex editor:
- "UTW " or "GFF ": Indicates a BioWare Waypoint file.
- "PK": Suggests a standard ZIP archive.
- Readable text: Implies a basic script or configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try the BioWare Aurora Toolset, KOTOR Tool, or ask the sender for the exact software they used.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for UTW File Extension

Related files:

utws, nss, itp, utc, utt

a utw Waypoint is a special file format by BioWare Corp. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with UTW files

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