Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your SWW file.
You’ll see a preview, if available.
Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.
Convert SWW to another file type
To convert your SWW file to another format, you need Anno 1404 or other Game software.
Convert a file to SWW
To convert other file formats to the "Saved Game File" file type, you need software like Anno 1404 or a similar tool.
About SWW files
The SWW file format, primarily associated with SonarWiz, is used for storing data related to sonar mapping and underwater surveys. While this file type is essential for specific professional applications, it often requires conversion for broader usability.
Converting SWW files can be challenging due to their specialized nature. Software solutions such as Qimera and CARIS HIPS and SIPS are known for their ability to handle sonar data, but they may not support direct SWW conversions. Alternatives like Global Mapper offer broader support but can be complex and costly.
Key considerations during conversion include maintaining data integrity and ensuring compatibility with the target format. Common target extensions for SWW files include CSV, TXT, and GIS-friendly formats like SHP and KML. However, these conversions may lead to data loss or corruption if not handled properly.
The drawbacks of using SWW files are primarily linked to their niche focus and limited compatibility with general-use software. This necessitates the use of a reliable conversion service. Although online tools are often recommended, security and reliability can be concerns.
For a straightforward and secure conversion process, the free and easy-to-use website Convert.Guru is highly recommended. Simply drag and drop your SWW files to convert them into various formats effortlessly. This service ensures a reliable conversion while safeguarding your data, making it the ideal choice for users seeking a hassle-free solution.
For further reading on sonar mapping and data types, please visit the Sonar Wikipedia page.
Convert.Guru analyzes your SWW file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
If you want to convert SWW file to CSV, JSON, XML, YAML, YML, TOML, INI, CFG, CONF, DAT, DB or SQL, you can use Anno 1404 or similar software from the "Anno 1404 Saved Game" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert DBF, XML, SQLITE, XLSX, SQL, TSV, ACCDB, YAML, MDB, CSV, ODS or JSON files to SWW, try Anno 1404 or another comparable tool in the "Anno 1404 Saved Game" category.
The SWW Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our SWW converter.