File Extension DWF

File type: Design Web Format File

About the DWF file type:

If Windows cannot find the appropriate program associated with .DWF files, then your registry may have errors. Check your Windows registry for errors (includes file association errors).

The DWF file extension defines files created in Autodesk software. It is also called as a Design Web Format and is a secure format for files to enable efficient communication and distribution of data with rich designs. The files with the .dwf file extension allow access to users who need to review, view or print the design output. These files are in 2D and 3D format for drawing that features a device and resolution independent format to distribute designs. These files are also highly compressed, decreasing the file size to allow faster transmission of the design files. The format eliminates the overhead related to complicated CAD drawings or managing dependencies and external links. In storing files with the .dwf file extension, design data publishers can choose the design data and plot styles that they want recipients to view. Sets of multi-sheet drawings from several AutoCAD drawings can be stored in one file with the .dwf file extension. Three dimensional models from Autodesk design software can also be published in this format.


Detailed information for file extension DWF

Category: Three Dimensional Image Files
File format: Proprietary
Open with Windows: IMSI TurboCAD, Autodesk Design Review
Open with Linux: TurboCAD
The DWF file extension does not replace the native formats in CAD like DWG used in AutoCAD drawings. Its purpose is to let engineers, project managers designers and colleagues to share design content and information to all team members, even if they do not know how to use AutoCAD or any other design application.