TWF Converter
Convert TWF files online for free
Drop or upload your .TWF file
How to convert your TWF file
- Click Select File above, and choose your TWF file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert TWF to another file type
The converter easily converts your TWF file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- TWF to SHP
- TWF to KML
- TWF to KMZ
- TWF to GPX
- TWF to GEOJSON
- TWF to TOPOJSON
- TWF to TIF
- TWF to TIFF
- TWF to ECW
- TWF to SID
- TWF to IMG
- TWF to DEM
Convert a file to TWF
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TWF file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to TWF
- KMZ to TWF
- DTM to TWF
- CSV to TWF
- DEM to TWF
- PRJ to TWF
- LAS to TWF
- GPX to TWF
- DSM to TWF
- SHP to TWF
- DBF to TWF
- KML to TWF
About TWF files
TWF files, known as "World Files," are primarily used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to store georeferencing information for raster images. While they play a crucial role in mapping applications, converting TWF files can be challenging due to their niche use and specific format requirements.
To convert TWF files, you can use specialized GIS software such as QGIS or GDAL. These tools allow you to convert TWF files into formats like GeoJSON, Shapefile (.shp), and CSV, offering more versatility in handling geospatial data.
Important considerations when converting TWF files include ensuring that the corresponding raster image is correctly referenced and that spatial accuracy is maintained. Challenges often arise from the need for compatible GIS software and the technical knowledge required to perform conversions effectively. Additionally, TWF files are not standalone and require associated raster data to be functional.
Despite their utility, TWF files have drawbacks such as limited application outside GIS environments and dependence on accompanying images. For users seeking an easier conversion process, we recommend using the free and easy-to-use Convert.Guru website. Simply drag-and-drop your TWF files onto the webpage to convert them into different formats without the hassle of complex software.
By leveraging Convert.Guru, users can avoid the technical barriers and focus on utilizing geospatial data more efficiently. Enhance your GIS workflows by converting TWF files effortlessly and reliably with Convert.Guru.
The TWF 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 TWF converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.