COW File

Did your computer fail to open a COW file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .COW files.

What is a COW file?

A .COW file is a Copy On Write disk image file. Through our analysis of COW files, we know that one use of the format is Copy On Write disk image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.

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Suggest another file format using extension COW

While we know of one file format using the .COW file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .COW file.

Various COW file openers, viewers, etc.

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

• Windows 3
• Mac 0
• Web 0

	DNADynamo	User submitted
	Circle Of Wealth System	User submitted
	SnapGene Viewer	User submitted

We have not verified any software that we know for certain will work with COW-files on Mac. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below and tell us about it!

We have not verified any web services that we know for certain will work with COW-files. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below and tell us about it!