File Extension Library


.PCW File Extension

  • Category: Document Files

What are .PCW files and how to open them?

Can't open .PCW 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 .PCW file.

What is a .PCW file extension?

.PCW file extension has been classified as Document Files.

.PCW is PC Write text document

The pcw file extension is associated with the PC Write, an old text editing program for MS-DOS operating system. First version of the program was created in 1983.

The pcw file stores text document from PC Write.

.PCW file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .PCW file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

Use PC Write to open *.pcw files.

How to convert:

PC Write may be able to export *.pcw files to other formats.

How to fix problems with .PCW files

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