.RESW File Extension

Resource File for Windows Apps

a) To use this format, make a file. Give it a .RESW extension. The contents are XML. Here is an example. b) Once created, save the file in your project folder. c) Add the file to your project. Then us...

General Information

Title RESW File Extension
Extension .resw
Full Form Resource File for Windows Apps
File Type Resource File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store resources
Additional Functions Localization, Internationalization
Features Key-Value pairs, XML-based

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Windows Store Apps Yes
Universal Windows Platform Yes
App Localization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Windows 8
Latest Version UWP latest update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .resx, .resources, .xlf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
ReswPlus Extension Free Windows
Multilingual App Toolkit Free Windows