SWM File

What are SWM files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SWM 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 SWM files.

What is a SWM file?

SWM files have multiple uses, and Split WIM is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Split WIM file

Files that contain the .swm file extension are most commonly associated with the ImageX command-line application.

The ImageX command-line application is used to create Windows disk images. These disk images are saved in the WIM file format. The WIM file format was developed by Microsoft and was used to deploy Windows operating systems, versions Vista and later.

Sometimes the WIM file would need to be split into smaller volumes, and in this case, the split volumes are given the .swm file extension.

How to open SWM files

We have identified two SWM openers that are compatible with this specific type of SWM file.

Programs that open Split WIM files

Last updated: March 10, 2023

All known file formats using extension .SWM

While Split WIM file is a popular type of SWM-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .SWM file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

SupportWorks ESP Message

The Supportworks' Enterprise Support Platform software also uses the .swm file suffix. It is used for messages sent from the software (short for Support Works Message).

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

SMIRT file

SMIRT by Hexagon AB is an advanced CADCAM solution for the manufacturing industry. As far as we know, their software saves project data in SWM files as well.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

SID-Wizard Module

We know that one SWM format is SID-Wizard Module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

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