Opening a VWX File

The VWX file type is primarily associated with VectorWorks.

VWX	File extension: VWX
	File type:	drawing

What is a VWX file

VWX files mostly belong to VectorWorks by Vectorworks. A VWX file is a 2D or 3D drawing created with Vectorworks computer-aided design software suite. This file typically contains vector-based geometry, images, and models used to draft a design project. 3D architectural, mechanical, or landscape models can be generated from a VWX drawing. Only Vectorworks editions released after version 12.5 support VWX format.

How do you open VWX files?

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

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VWX file format:

To view or edit VWX files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below you will find our evaluation of the VWX files:

VWX is a very common file type and is mainly used by one program with a specific format. However, the following two file formats are common:

• 98% of all VWX files are associated with VectorWorks Drawing. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are on average 12 MB in size and range from 470 KB to 70 MB. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. The following keywords are characteristic: VectorWorks and BUILD. Files like these have the following tags: plan, backup, roubo, grundriss, stage, export, master, planos and retro.
• 1% of all VWX files use the popular Mac2OSX file format. The Mac2OSX format is an AppleDouble format and originally used to store additional metadata on Unix systems. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are on average 120 bytes in size and range from 120 bytes to 790 bytes. The keywords ATTR and Mac OS X are typical for these files.

All other VWX files (1%) have no consistent format. Files like these are sometimes linked to lageplan, plano, tour, vectorworks, arena or kopie. You can get all the details of your VWX file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .vwx file to analyze" above.