SLW Converter

Convert SLW files online for free

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How to convert your SLW file

Click Select File above, and choose your SLW file.
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Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert SLW to another file type

The converter easily converts your SLW file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.

Convert a file to SLW

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the SLW file type—in the best quality.

About SLW files

SLW files are specialized file types primarily associated with SolidWorks, a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) program. These files store 3D models and are crucial for engineering and design purposes. However, their specificity can pose challenges for those needing to access or share files in different formats.

When converting SLW files, it's essential to understand the available options and challenges. SLW files can be converted into several formats, including STL (Stereolithography), STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data), IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification), and DXF (Drawing Exchange Format). These formats are more widely used and accessible across various platforms and software.

Software options for converting SLW files include desktop applications such as SolidWorks itself, which allows for exporting files to different formats. Another option is Autodesk AutoCAD, which can import and export some compatible file types. For more information on these formats, you can explore STL, STEP, IGES, and DXF on Wikipedia.

One major consideration when converting SLW files is the potential loss of data or detail, especially if the target format does not support certain features present in the original file. Furthermore, not all software supports SLW files, making conversion necessary for broader accessibility.

Given these challenges and the technical nature of SLW file conversions, using an easy and reliable service like Convert.Guru is recommended.

The SLW 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 SLW converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.