File extension VDW
| File type | Microsoft Visio Web Drawing Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a VDW file?
VDW is an extension given to files associated with graphics software called Microsoft Visio. VDW files are used to store graphics of diagrams, charts, flowcharts, and other organizational charts. Such files are saved in the form of vector graphics and are intended for publication on websites.
Microsoft Visio is included in some versions of the Microsoft Office suite.
Program(s) that can open the .VDW file
Windows
How to open VDW files
If you cannot open the VDW file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports VDW among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the VDW file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VDW format files
The inability to open and operate the VDW file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Visio Web Drawing Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VDW file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VDW file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VDW from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VDW format
- The VDW file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the VDW file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VDW file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the VDW file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VDW file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VDW file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 09/10/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VDW) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VDW file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the VDW file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. VDW) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.