How to convert your AW file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your AW file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert AW to another file type
The converter easily converts your AW file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- AW to PA
- AW to W
- AW to CSV
- AW to JSON
- AW to XML
- AW to YAML
- AW to YML
- AW to TOML
- AW to INI
- AW to CFG
- AW to CONF
- AW to DAT
Convert a file to AW
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the AW file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to AW
- XML to AW
- SQLITE to AW
- XLSX to AW
- SQL to AW
- TSV to AW
- ACCDB to AW
- YAML to AW
- MDB to AW
- CSV to AW
- ODS to AW
- JSON to AW
About AW files
AW files, primarily associated with Applix Words, are document files used by Applix's word processing software. While once popular, AW files are now considered somewhat obsolete due to limited software support and compatibility issues with modern systems.
Converting AW files can be quite challenging due to their proprietary nature. However, reliable desktop software solutions like LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice can open AW files, allowing you to save or export them to more accessible formats such as .DOC, .DOCX, .ODT, .TXT, and .PDF. These software options are open-source and provide a good level of accuracy in maintaining the original formatting of AW documents.
Key considerations when converting AW files include ensuring that all embedded elements such as images and formatting are preserved. This is particularly important for documents containing complex layouts. Additionally, users should be aware that some formatting features may not translate perfectly to newer file types, potentially leading to formatting errors or data loss.
Despite these limitations, conversion remains essential to ensure compatibility with modern applications and devices. Given the challenges of converting AW files using traditional software, it's often more convenient to use a dedicated file conversion service. Convert.Guru offers a straightforward drag-and-drop interface for converting AW files safely and reliably to a variety of formats, making it an excellent choice for users who want a hassle-free experience. By choosing Convert.Guru, users can bypass the complexities of software installation and configuration, enjoying a seamless conversion process instead.
The AW Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best AW converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.