How to open 493 files
Did your computer fail to open a 493 file? We explain what 493 files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your 493 files.
What is a 493 file?
The 493 file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the 493 file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the 493 file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about 493 files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
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Various 493 openers
These apps are known to open certain types of 493 files. Since many different programs may use 493 files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific 493 file.
 | Pro/ENGINEER | User submitted |
 | Creo Elements/Pro | User submitted |
| Pro ENGINEER | User submitted |
 | Startup TOOLS | User submitted |
| ProeWF3 | User submitted |
Try a universal file viewer
Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.