File Extension Library


.DRW File Extension

  • Developer by: Corel
  • Category: Vector Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .DRW files and how to open them?

Can't open .DRW file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DRW file.

What is a .DRW file extension?

.DRW file extension is created by Corel. .DRW has been classified as Vector Image Files. The format of .DRW file is Binary.

.DRW is DESIGNER Drawing

Drawing format used by Micrografx Designer, a drawing program for making technical drawings; used in engineering, construction, and other related fields.

Micrografx Designer 9 was the last version of the program created by Micrografx. Corel acquired the program and released the next version, called Corel DESIGNER 10.

List of all softwares that can open the DESIGNER Drawing
Windows
CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2018
Corel Presentations X9
File Type 2 Drawing File
Category: Vector Image Files

Generic drawing format used by several different programs; stores image data in a vector format, which uses lines (or paths) to represent the image instead of dots.

List of all softwares that can open the Drawing File
Windows
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018
Corel PaintShop Pro 2019
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
Microsoft Picture It!
Inkscape
Mac
Apple AppleWorks
Inkscape
Linux
Inkscape
File Type 3 Personal Designer Drawing File
Developer by: Personal Designer Category: CAD Files

A DRW file contains a drawing created by various CAD programs, such as Personal Designer, Personal Machinist, MicroDraft, 4Design, and microCADDS. It stores a 2D or 3D drawing, which includes the layout, dimensions, and layers of the object.

You can open a DRW file in the program that created it, whether it be Personal Designer, Personal Machinist, MicroDraft, 4Design, or microCADDS. You can also open the file in DraftView for Personal Designer (PD), which can view, print, markup, or export DRW files.

List of all softwares that can open the Personal Designer Drawing File
Windows
Draftware DraftView for Personal Designer
File Type 4 ANVIL Drawing File
Developer by: Manufacturing and Consulting Services Category: CAD Files

A DRW file contains a drawing created by ANVIL software, most commonly ANVIL-1000MD, which is a 2D CAD program used by mechanical engineers and tool designers. It stores a drawing of a part, which includes the layout and dimensions.

You can open a DRW file in ANVIL-1000MD, ANVIL EXPRESS, or ANVIL Viewer. DRW file can be exported to AutoCAD .DWG or .DXF files in ANVIL-1000MD. They can also be exported to JPEG, PNG, TIFF, TGA, and BMP formats.

List of all softwares that can open the ANVIL Drawing File
Windows
ANVIL-1000MD
ANVIL EXPRESS
ANVIL Viewer

How to fix problems with .DRW files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DRW files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DRW file format
  2. You need to check the .DRW file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)