.DWZ File Extension

Dimension Works Zipped File

.DWZ files are compressed AutoCAD drawings. They are ZIP-compressed DWG files developed by Autodesk for devices running Windows. To open .DWZ files, use AutoCAD. To convert, rename .DWZ to .ZIP and ex...

General Information

Title DWZ File Extension
Extension .dwz
Full Form Dimension Works Zipped File
File Type Compressed File
Developer Dimension Works
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Package 3D models
Additional Functions Compress, Archive
Features Zip-based, Multi-part

File Characteristics

Quality High compression
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

3D Printing Yes
CAD Modeling Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backup, Verify integrity

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .7z

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Dimension Works Software Proprietary Windows
Compatible CAD Software Varies Varies