.PLW File Extension

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

Type 1: 32-bit Windows IDA Plugin Module

A PLW file extends the functionality of the IDA tool. It is a 32-bit Windows plugin module. IDA is used for disassembling and debugging. The PLW file contains data written in C++. It is similar to a D...

General Information

Title PLW File Extension
Extension .plw
Full Form IDA Plugin Module
File Type Plugin Module File
Developer Hex-Rays
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Add features, tools
Features Disassembly, Analysis enhancement

File Characteristics

Quality Highly specialized
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No, Binary

Use Cases

Reverse Engineering Yes
Malware Analysis Yes
Software Debugging Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Arbitrary code execution
Best Practices Validate source, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Dependent on IDA Yes
Version Specific Matches IDA version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .plx, .idb, .ida

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IDA Pro Paid Windows 32-bit

Type 2: PicoLog Data File

General Information

Title PLW File Extension
Extension .plw
Full Form PicoLog Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Pico Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store measurement data
Additional Functions Data analysis, Data export
Features Time-stamped, Multi-channel

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Within software

Use Cases

Data Logging Yes
Scientific Research Yes
Industrial Monitoring Yes
Educational Use Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Data backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psdata, .pddata, .csv, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PicoLog Free Windows, macOS
PicoScope Free Windows, macOS, Linux