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.GFW File Extension

  • Category: GIS Files
  • Format: Text

What are .GFW files and how to open them?

Can't open .GFW 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 .GFW file.

What is a .GFW file extension?

.GFW file extension has been classified as GIS Files. The format of .GFW file is Text

.GFW is GIF World File

GIS file used by GIS application such as ArcGIS Desktop; saves georeferencing information for a corresponding .GIF raster image; allows the GIF image to be placed in a real-world coordinate system when displaying and printing the image.

List of all softwares that can open the GIF World File
Windows
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Microsoft Notepad

How to fix problems with .GFW files

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