How to convert your TFW file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your TFW file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert TFW to another file type
The converter easily converts your TFW file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- TFW to TIFF
- TFW to SHP
- TFW to KML
- TFW to KMZ
- TFW to GPX
- TFW to GEOJSON
- TFW to TOPOJSON
- TFW to TIF
- TFW to ECW
- TFW to SID
- TFW to IMG
- TFW to DEM
Convert a file to TFW
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TFW file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to TFW
- KMZ to TFW
- DTM to TFW
- CSV to TFW
- DEM to TFW
- PRJ to TFW
- LAS to TFW
- GPX to TFW
- DSM to TFW
- SHP to TFW
- DBF to TFW
- KML to TFW
About TFW files
TFW is a file extension used for world files associated with raster images. It is a plain text file that contains information about the geographic location of the image, such as the coordinate system, the origin, and the scale. This information is used to georeference the image, which is the process of assigning geographic coordinates to it.
The TFW file format is used by many GIS software programs, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and MapInfo. It can also be used with image editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop and GIMP.
Converting TFW files to other formats can be difficult and time-consuming. It requires knowledge of the coordinate system and projection used for the image, as well as the software used to create the TFW file. Additionally, the TFW file must be in the same coordinate system as the destination format.
There are several software tools available for converting TFW files, such as GDAL and Orfeo Toolbox. These tools allow users to convert TFW files to other formats, such as GeoTIFF, Shapefile, and KML.
Despite the availability of software tools, the conversion process can be challenging and time-consuming. Additionally, there are some drawbacks to using TFW files, such as the lack of support for certain coordinate systems and projections.
For these reasons, it is recommended to use a free and easy online website such as Convert.Guru to quickly and easily convert TFW files. Convert.Guru supports a wide range of coordinate systems and projections, and the conversion process is fast and easy.
The TFW 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 TFW converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.