.CWK File Extension

ClarisWorks Document

Files with the .cwk extension can only be launched by certain applications. ClarisWorks was acquired by Apple in 1998 and renamed AppleWorks. Both were available in Mac and Windows versions. The CWK f...

General Information

Title CWK File Extension
Extension .cwk
Full Form ClarisWorks Document
File Type Document File
Developer Claris
MIME Type application/clarisworks

File Function

Primary Function Document creation
Additional Functions Spreadsheet, Presentation, Drawing
Features Text formatting, Image embedding

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Document Writing Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Presentations Yes
Graphic Design Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1987
Latest Version ClarisWorks 5 (1998)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pages, .numbers, .key, .odt, .ods, .odp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apple iWork '09 Paid Mac
LibreOffice Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Panergy docXConverter Paid Windows, Mac