What Is the File Extension .SDW?

Word processing programs are a type of software used to create text documents like letters, papers and memorandums. There are a number of word processing programs, including one that uses .sdw files.

Source

Sdw files are associated with the Star Writer program, which is a part of the Star Office Suite software program collection produced by Sun Microsystems.

Identification

A file with the .sdw file extension is known as a Writer text document.

Function

A .sdw file contains a text document created with Star Writer. The .sdw file extension serves as a marker to your computer, signaling that the file requires Star Writer or a compatible software program to access the file.

Features

Sdw files are only found in Star Writer version 5.0 and earlier. More recent versions of the software utilize .sxw files instead.

Considerations

If you do not have Star Writer installed on your computer, you can download the Writer program from OpenOffice.org in order to open a .sdw file.

References

• FileInfo.com: Sdw file extension