XYW Converter
Convert XYW files online for free
Drop or upload your .XYW file
How to convert your XYW file
- Click Select File above, and choose your XYW file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert XYW to another file type
The converter easily converts your XYW file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.
- XYW to TXT
- XYW to RTF
- XYW to DOC
- XYW to DOCX
- XYW to ODT
- XYW to PAGES
- XYW to TEX
- XYW to LATEX
- XYW to MD
- XYW to MARKDOWN
- XYW to LOG
- XYW to NFO
Convert a file to XYW
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the XYW file type—in the best quality.
- PDF to XYW
- DOC to XYW
- ASC to XYW
- TODO to XYW
- NFO to XYW
- MEMO to XYW
- README to XYW
- DOCX to XYW
- JPG to XYW
- TXT to XYW
- NOTE to XYW
- RTF to XYW
About XYW files
XYW files are associated with the XYWrite word processor, a venerable application from the days of DOS computing. While XYWrite was once popular due to its speed and efficiency, the XYW file format is now largely obsolete, leading to challenges in accessing and converting these files.
One of the main considerations when converting XYW files is the preservation of formatting and layout. Since XYWrite used unique formatting codes, converting XYW files to modern formats can result in loss of these elements. Common formats for conversion include .doc, .docx, .txt, and .rtf. These formats are widely supported by modern word processors like Microsoft Word and LibreOffice Writer.
Software like LibreOffice can be used to open and convert XYW files, but the process may not always be straightforward. Challenges include potential incompatibilities and the need for manual adjustments.
For more details about the XYWrite and its file format, you can refer to the Wikipedia page on XYWrite.
Given these challenges, using a reliable online service is often the easiest solution. Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly interface where you can simply drag and drop your XYW files for conversion. This service ensures safe and reliable transformation into various formats without the hassle of handling complex software.
The XYW 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 XYW converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.