.NW File Extension

Node-Webkit App Package

The .nw file extension is a Node-Webkit app package format. These files are used by the NW.js open-source framework to package HTML/JavaScript/CSS apps. Users of .nw files are typically from the Unite...

General Information

Title NW File Extension
Extension .nw
Full Form Node-Webkit App Package
File Type Package File
Developer Roger Wang
MIME Type application/x-nw-package

File Function

Primary Function Package app
Additional Functions Distribute, execute
Features HTML5, CSS, JavaScript

File Characteristics

Quality High usability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Desktop Applications Yes
Games Yes
Tools Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Validate input, sandboxing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2011
Latest Version Depends on NW.js

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pkg, .zip, .tar

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NW.js Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Node.js Free Windows, Mac, Linux