Open DWZ file

DWZ files: what are they and how do I open them?

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.dwz file type #1: Compressed AutoCAD drawing

Files with dwz file extension are in almost all cases compressed AutoCAD drawings. Basically a ZIP-compressed DWG file.

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The dwz file extension is mainly related to AutoCAD and used for standard DWG drawings compressed in ZIP compression.

DWZ and DWG file format have become de facto standard for interchange of CAD data between CAD/CAM applications.

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.dwz file type #2: Ulead DVD MovieFactory project file

Files with dwz extension are used by DVD MovieFactory program. It was originally developed by Ulead company.

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The dwz file extension was also used in older program DVD MovieFactory from Ulead. A *.dwz file contains created project. Most likely no longer used as Ulead was acquired by Corel and the program discontinued.

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What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.dwz" has the file extension "dwz". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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