CWS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: ChordWizard Song
General Information
| Title | CWS File Extension |
| Extension | .cws |
| Full Form | ChordWizard Song File |
| File Type | Music Data File |
| Developer | ChordWizard Software Pty Ltd |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store song information |
| Additional Functions | Music playback, Education |
| Features | Interactive, Multi-instrument |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Digital data |
| Supports Layers | Multi-track |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Composition | Yes |
| Music Learning | Yes |
| Songwriting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Verified sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Context-dependent |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mid, .mus, .sib |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 ChordWizard Music Theory |
Commercial | Windows |
| Songtrix |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 2: Claris Works Template
General Information
| Title | CWS File Extension |
| Extension | .cws |
| Full Form | ClarisWorks Template |
| File Type | Template File |
| Developer | Claris Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/clarisworks |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store template |
| Additional Functions | Pre-formatted structure |
| Features | Reusability, Consistency |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Template dependent |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Document Creation | Yes |
| Spreadsheet Setup | Yes |
| Presentation Layout | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cwk, .cwks, .cwt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| AppleWorks |
Discontinued | Mac OS, Windows |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Claris FileMaker |
Paid | Mac OS, Windows |