.MFW File Extension

MFW files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Mamiya Camera Raw File

MFW is a file format created by Mamiya. MFW files contain RAW image data from Mamiya digital cameras. The format allows editing of images after import like changing brightness or exposure. Software li...

General Information

Title MFW File Extension
Extension .mfw
Full Form Mamiya Camera Raw File
File Type Raw Image File
Developer Mamiya
MIME Type image/x-mamiya-mfw

File Function

Primary Function Store image data
Additional Functions Preserve detail, Non-destructive editing
Features High quality, Uncompressed

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Professional Photography Yes
Image Editing Yes
Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup regularly, Verify integrity

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Date unknown
Latest Version Depends on camera model

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cr2, .nef, .arw

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac
Adobe Lightroom Subscription Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Capture One Subscription, One-time purchase Windows, Mac

Type 2: Clickteam Fusion Project

MFW files contain references to each application a project includes. Fusion uses these references to find and load each application when a developer opens the MFW file. If a developer has moved or ren...

General Information

Title MFW File Extension
Extension .mfw
Full Form Multimedia Fusion Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Clickteam
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Store resources, Save progress
Features Event-driven, Visual programming

File Characteristics

Quality Project-dependent
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Software Prototyping Yes
Educational Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Fusion 2.5 (2013)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mfa, .ccn, .exe

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Commercial Windows
Clickteam Fusion Developer Commercial Windows

Type 3: MobileFrame Workflow Pack File

The MFW file extension is associated with the MobileFrame Workflow Pack format. MFW files are supported by Windows. MobileFrame defined this format standard. The software recommended for managing MFW ...

General Information

Title MFW File Extension
Extension .mfw
Full Form MobileFrame Workflow Pack File
File Type Workflow Pack File
Developer MobileFrame
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store workflows
Additional Functions Facilitate deployment
Features Encapsulated, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality High usability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Via MobileFrame

Use Cases

Business Process Yes
Project Management Yes
Task Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .tar, .bundle

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MobileFrame Commercial Windows

Type 4: MediaTek Smart-Clip Update File

You can flash an MFW file to your MediaTek-powered phone. Connect the phone to a PC using a Smart-Clip. Refer to the phone, utility, and Smart-Clip documentation for instructions. The MFW file extensi...

General Information

Title MFW File Extension
Extension .mfw
Full Form MediaTek Firmware File
File Type Firmware Update File
Developer MediaTek
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Firmware update
Additional Functions Device flashing, Software repair
Features Binary format, Encrypted

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Mobile Devices Yes
Tablets Yes
Embedded Systems Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Bricking, Unauthorized access
Best Practices Official sources, Verified updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by model
Latest Version Varies by model

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bin, .img, .pac

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Smart-Clip Paid, Subscription Windows
SigmaKey Paid, Subscription Windows