TWS Converter
Convert TWS files online for free
Drop or upload your .TWS file
How to convert your TWS file
- Click Select File above, and choose your TWS file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert TWS to another file type
The converter easily converts your TWS file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to TWS
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TWS file type—in the best quality.
About TWS files
TWS files, primarily associated with ThinkorSwim, are used for storing trading workspace configurations. While these files are useful within their native environment, converting them can be challenging due to proprietary data structures. However, converting TWS files to other formats like CSV, TXT, or Excel can facilitate data analysis and sharing.
Conversion Methods
For offline conversion, software like Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc can be utilized. These programs import data from TWS files when saved as CSV or TXT, allowing further manipulation and export to file types like XLSX, ODS, and more.
Considerations and Challenges
When converting TWS files, users should be aware of potential data loss or formatting issues, especially if the file contains complex trading data. Compatibility and fidelity of the data are critical, and manual adjustments may be necessary post-conversion. Proprietary data, encryption, or specific trading functionalities in TWS files might not translate well into other formats.
Drawbacks of TWS Files
Despite their usefulness in trading platforms, TWS files can be limited when sharing or analyzing data outside their native application. To overcome these limitations, consider using Convert.Guru. Simply drag-and-drop your TWS files onto the webpage to convert them into accessible formats like CSV, TXT, or Excel efficiently and without the need for complex software.
The TWS 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 TWS converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.