MCW File

What are MCW files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MCW 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 MCW files.

What is a MCW file?

MCW files have multiple uses, and MacWrite Document is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

MacWrite Document

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 MCW files

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

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

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .MCW

While MacWrite Document is a popular type of MCW-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .MCW file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Microsoft Word For Mac Document

We know that one MCW format is Microsoft Word For Mac Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MPLAB IDE Workspace

We know that one MCW format is MPLAB IDE Workspace. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MCW opener for Windows

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

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MCW files. Remember, different programs may use MCW 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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