File Extension Library


.TIFW File Extension

  • Developer by: Stichting Blender Foundation
  • Category: GIS, GPS navigation and map Files

What are .TIFW files and how to open them?

Can't open .TIFW 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 .TIFW file.

What is a .TIFW file extension?

.TIFW file extension is created by Stichting Blender Foundation. .TIFW has been classified as GIS, GPS navigation and map Files.

.TIFW is Blender GIS world file

The tifw file extension is commonly used by Blender GIS, a set of tools and extensions for Blender 3D graphics and modeling software for various platforms.

The tifw file contains georeference for raster map images stored in TIF format.


How to open:

Use Blender with Blender GIS to open *.tifw files, or you can use any text editor, because *.tifw file is stored in simple text format.

How to convert:

Special GIS converter exist and may help users to transfer or transform their maps and other navigation data between programs or devices. For general information try to look at:Basic info how to convert GIS, GPS or map files

How to fix problems with .TIFW files

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