GIS World File
General Information
| Title | GFW File Extension |
| Extension | .gfw |
| Full Form | GIS World File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | ESRI |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Georeferencing |
| Additional Functions | Map positioning, Scaling |
| Features | Plain text, Coordinate mapping |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Geospatial Analysis | Yes |
| Mapping | Yes |
| Remote Sensing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Data verification, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tfw, .jgw, .pgw |
