File Extension Library


.W2D File Extension

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

What are .W2D files and how to open them?

Can't open .W2D 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 .W2D file.

What is a .W2D file extension?

.W2D file extension is created by Autodesk, Inc.. .W2D has been classified as 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files.

.W2D is Autodesk Design (Drawing) Web Format 2D file

The w2d file extension seems to be mainly used for Autodesk Design (Drawing) Web Format.

The w2d file is located in the DWF compressed container Design (Drawing) Web Format with other data to view image in the Design (Drawing) Web format.

After version 6 of the Design Web Format, DWF archives use ZIP compression only with small file header changes. Compression utilities that can extract files from the ZIP archives can extract files from DWF archive.

The w2d files are designed for internal use of Autodesk applications that support Autodesk Design (Drawing) Web Format, to view image properly you must have DWF file.


How to open:

Use AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor to open *.w2d drawing web format 2D files.

How to convert:

Some sort of export to similar CAD design format is perhaps possible.

How to fix problems with .W2D files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .W2D files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .W2D file format
  2. You need to check the .W2D file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)