SDW files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: MrSID World File
Files with .sdw extension are usually text documents from StarOffice and OpenOffice.org. Many modern word processors still support *.sdw format. You can convert *.sdw documents to more modern formats ...
General Information
| Title | SDW File Extension |
| Extension | .sdw |
| Full Form | MrSID World File |
| File Type | Geospatial Data File |
| Developer | LizardTech |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Georeference imagery |
| Additional Functions | Spatial data alignment |
| Features | Coordinate mapping |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| GIS Mapping | Yes |
| Remote Sensing | Yes |
| Spatial Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Data validation, Update GIS software |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | MrSID format |
| MrSID Initial Release | 1992 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sid, .sdi |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 LizardTech GeoExpress |
Paid | Windows |
 ESRI ArcGIS |
Paid | Windows |
 GDAL |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: StarOffice Writer Text Document
General Information
| Title | SDW File Extension |
| Extension | .sdw |
| Full Form | StarOffice Writer Document |
| File Type | Word Processing File |
| Developer | StarDivision |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.stardivision.writer |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store text documents |
| Additional Functions | Formatting, Images |
| Features | Rich text, Styles |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Document Creation | Yes |
| Academic Writing | Yes |
| Business Reports | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Update software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Discontinued (transition to OpenOffice) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .odt, .sxw, .doc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Apache OpenOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| StarOffice |
Discontinued | Discontinued |