CDW File

What are CDW files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a CDW file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your CDW files.

What is a CDW file?

CDW files have multiple uses, and CeledyDraw drawing is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

CeledyDraw drawing

These CDW files contain the images and drawings created in CeledyDraw, a graphic design and desktop publishing software. You can create artwork, diagrams, flowcharts, business logos, and much more.

How to open CDW files

Important: Different programs may use files with the CDW file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your CDW file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different CDW openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: April 13, 2023

All known file formats using extension .CDW

While CeledyDraw drawing is a popular type of CDW-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .CDW file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

KOMPAS Drawing

We know that one CDW format is KOMPAS Drawing. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of CDW files. Remember, different programs may use CDW files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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