.W32 File Extension

W32 files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Win32 Makefile

W32 files are makefiles for Windows applications. They contain instructions for building executable programs from source code. W32 files are text files read by various developer tools. The dominant to...

General Information

Title .W32 File Extension
Extension .w32
Full Form Win32 Makefile
File Type Makefile
Developer N/A
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Build scripts
Additional Functions Automation, Configuration
Features Compilation, Linking

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Automated Builds Yes
Project Configuration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Validation, Review

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .make, .mk, .mak

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU Make Free Windows, Unix-like
Microsoft nmake Free Windows

Type 2: WinCAPs Subtitle File

The w32 file extension is used for WinCAPS subtitle files. The w32 file stores subtitle information and timecodes. It is used for adding subtitles and closed captions to recorded video files and live ...

General Information

Title W32 File Extension
Extension .w32
Full Form WinCAPs Subtitle File
File Type Subtitle File
Developer SysMedia
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store subtitles
Additional Functions Timing, Script data
Features Timed text, Multilingual support

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Television Yes
DVD Yes
Online Video Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .srt, .sub, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
WinCAPs Qu4ntum Commercial Windows