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What are DRW files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DRW 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 DRW files.

What is a DRW file?

DRW files have multiple uses, and CADS Planner Drawing is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

CADS Planner Drawing

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open DRW files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DRW file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DRW 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 DRW openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 31, 2023

All known file formats using extension .DRW

While CADS Planner Drawing is a popular type of DRW-file, we know of 10 different uses of the .DRW file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DosStart Icon

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

Freelance Graphics Drawing

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

GE PSLF Drawing

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

MacDraw Drawing

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

Micrografx Designer Drawing

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

DRW opener for Windows

We have identified 2 DRW openers that are compatible with this specific type of DRW file.

Pro/ENGINEER Drawing

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

Programs that open these DRW files

We have identified one DRW opener that is compatible with this specific type of DRW file.

Pro/ENGINEERPro/ENGINEERVerified

PWDraw Drawing

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

WillDraw Drawing

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

Windows Draw Drawing

We know that one DRW format is Windows Draw 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 DRW files. Remember, different programs may use DRW files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Corel PaintShop ProCorel PaintShop ProUser submitted
CorelDRAW Graphics SuiteCorelDRAW Graphics SuiteUser submitted
iGrafxiGrafxUser submitted
CADSCADSUser submitted
FalconViewFalconViewUser submitted
iGrafx DesigneriGrafx DesignerUser submitted
Creo Elements/ProCreo Elements/ProUser submitted
WinCDEmuWinCDEmuUser submitted
Microsoft Picture ItMicrosoft Picture ItDiscontinued
CaddieCaddieUser submitted

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