DWF File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

DWF File Summary

There is one file type associated with the DWF File Extension, the Autodesk Design Web Format File format. According to our database, ten distinct software programs (conventionally, ACD Systems Canvas developed by Microsoft Corporation) will enable you to view these files. These files can be categorized as 3D Image Files.

File Extension DWF is supported by Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for DWF files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening DWF files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
File Type Popularity
1366
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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DWF Types


Principal DWF Type

.DWF
File ID:.dwf
Classification:Autodesk Design Web Format File

DWF is a 2D/3D drawing file format developed by Autodesk. Its purpose is for the efficient distribution and communication of rich design data for users who may need to view, review, or print files. DWF files are saved in a compressed format to reduce file size and it may also contain all or a combination of data, text, and graphics.

Company: Autodesk, Inc.
Function:3D Image Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dwf

Software Programs That Open The Autodesk Design Web Format File:


ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

CorelCAD by Corel

Windows
Mac

AutoCAD 360 by Autodesk, Inc.

iOS
Android
Web
Windows Phone

Autodesk Inventor by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

FME Desktop by Safe Software

Windows

ShareCAD by CADSoftTools

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android
Web
OS X El Capitan

DoubleCAD by IMSI/Design, LLC

Windows

Autodesk Design Review by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

TurboCAD LTE Pro by IMSI/Design, LLC

Windows
Mac

DWGSee by AutoDWG

Windows

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DWF Popularity


OS Ranking

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)

Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshoot DWF Files


Issues Opening DWF Files

ACD Systems Canvas Disappeared

When trying to open your DWF file, you get the error "Can't Open DWF File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because ACD Systems Canvas isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your DWF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have ACD Systems Canvas installed, and you know of another program to open your DWF file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Outdated ACD Systems Canvas

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Autodesk Design Web Format File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest ACD Systems Canvas version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Autodesk Design Web Format File file was created by a different (newer) version of ACD Systems Canvas than what's installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your DWF file and clicking "Properties".


Conclusion: The majority of DWF file opening issues are due to not having the correct ACD Systems Canvas version installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading DWF Files

Assuming you have the right ACD Systems Canvas version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DWF files. If you are still having problems opening DWF files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • DWF file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry DWF description
  • Partial installation of ACD Systems Canvas that did not fully complete
  • Your DWF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your DWF
  • Device drivers for DWF-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Autodesk Design Web Format File file

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