File Extension Library


.LWO File Extension

  • Developer by: NewTek, Inc.
  • Category: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files

What are .LWO files and how to open them?

Can't open .LWO 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 .LWO file.

What is a .LWO file extension?

.LWO file extension is created by NewTek, Inc.. .LWO has been classified as 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files.

.LWO is LightWave 3D object

The lwo file extension is associated with LightWave and used for objects stored as mesh.

The surface has a detailed list of attributes, such as color, shade, glossiness, reflection mode, refractive index, transparency, texture.

The lwo format is also used by id Tech 4 video gaming engine and higher, developed by id Software for static meshes.

MIME types:
image/x-lwo


How to open:

Use LightWave to open *.lwo object files.

How to convert:

It is likely that LWO graphics can be converted and exported to other 3D/CAD formats with a proper software.

How to fix problems with .LWO files

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