File Extension Library


.ECW File Extension

  • Developer by: ERDAS
  • Category: Raster Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .ECW files and how to open them?

Can't open .ECW 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 .ECW file.

What is a .ECW file extension?

.ECW file extension is created by ERDAS. .ECW has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .ECW file is Binary.

.ECW is Enhanced Compression Wavelet Image

Compressed image created in the Enhanced Compression Wavelet (ECW) format, which was developed by Earth Resource Mapping, but is now owned and maintained by ERDAS; stores an image designed for use with geospatial data.

ECW files are commonly used to store aerial and satellite map projection images. They support 1 to 8-bit continuous image data per layer up to 255 bands.

List of all softwares that can open the Enhanced Compression Wavelet Image
Windows
ERDAS IMAGINE
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
Safe Software FME Desktop
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
TatukGIS Viewer
IrfanView
QGIS
File Type 2 EclipseCrossword Word List File
Developer by: Green Eclipse Category: Game Files Format: Text

An ECW file contains a crossword created by EclipseCrossword, a program used to generate crossword puzzles. It contains a crossword puzzle, which includes each word with its clue and whether it is down or across. ECW files also include the title, author, copyright, and letter width and height of the puzzle.

You can open ECW files in EclipseCrossword. However, the program is only available for Windows. If you come across an ECW file in macOS you can open the ECW file with a text editor since the file is stored in plain text.

You can print crosswords stored in ECW files and save them as webpages in EclipseCrossword. You can also publish ECW puzzles as .RTF, .WMF, .EPS files.

List of all softwares that can open the EclipseCrossword Word List File
Windows
Green Eclipse EclipseCrossword

How to fix problems with .ECW files

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