.DWT File Extension

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

Type 1: Dreamweaver Webpage Template

General Information

Title DWT File Extension
Extension .dwt
Full Form Dreamweaver Template File
File Type Web Template File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store templates
Additional Functions Facilitate web design
Features Reusable, Updateable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Dependent
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Design Yes
Web Development Yes
Template Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded scripts
Best Practices Template validation, Sanitize inputs

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1997
Latest Version As per Creative Cloud updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .html, .htm, .php, .css

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Dreamweaver Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: AutoCAD Drawing Template

A DWT file stores templates used as a starter for drawings. DWT files have predefined values for new drawings like units, blocks, layers. They can be opened and edited like DWG. Complete DWT format de...

General Information

Title DWT File Extension
Extension .dwt
Full Form AutoCAD Drawing Template
File Type CAD Template File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/acad

File Function

Primary Function Store template
Additional Functions Standardize drawings
Features Predefined settings, Layer configurations

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Architecture Yes
Engineering Yes
Construction Yes
Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Template versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1982
Latest Version AutoCAD 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .dwf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AutoCAD Subscription Windows, Mac
AutoCAD LT Subscription Windows, Mac
DraftSight Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac, Linux