SWD File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a SWD file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .SWD files.
What is a SWD file?
A .SWD file is a Sonoma Wire Works Drummer data file. RiffWorks is a guitar recording program. The program features guitar effects, drum tracks, and an option to share music online. It can use drum tracks stored in SWD format.
How to open SWD files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension SWD for different purposes. We have identified 1 SWD opener for Windows that is compatible with this specific type of SWD file.
Programs that open these files
 | RiffWorks | Verified |
Other file formats using extension .SWD
While Sonoma Wire Works Drummer data is a popular type of SWD-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .SWD extension.
The SWD file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a SWD opener may not be able to open all kinds of SWD files. In this case, look through all formats to make sure you find the best suited SWD viewer.
Flash file with debug info
Through our analysis of SWD files, we know that one use of the format is Flash file with debug info. 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.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different SWD openers which you will find listed below.
Settlers II map
Through our analysis of SWD files, we know that one use of the format is Settlers II map. 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.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different SWD openers which you will find listed below.
Storybook Weaver Deluxe for Windows Story
Through our analysis of SWD files, we know that one use of the format is Storybook Weaver Deluxe for Windows Story . 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.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different SWD openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of SWD files. Remember, different programs may use SWD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Adobe Flash | User submitted |
 | Macromedia Flash | User submitted |
 | Adobe Flash CC | User submitted |
 | SBW | User submitted |
 | Street Wizard | User submitted |
| SkyWeb | User submitted |
 | STARTWRITE | User submitted |
 | Adobe Animate CC | User submitted |
| SW | User submitted |
 | Web Strategy Pro | User submitted |
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