TIFF World File
General Information
| Title | TFW File Extension |
| Extension | .tfw |
| Full Form | TIFF World File |
| File Type | Geospatial Data File |
| Developer | ESRI |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store georeferencing data |
| Additional Functions | Accompany TIFF images |
| Features | Plain text, Coordinate reference |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High accuracy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| GIS Mapping | Yes |
| Remote Sensing | Yes |
| Cartography | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Data verification, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Ongoing updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tif, .tiff, .jgw, .pgw |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 ArcGIS |
Licensed | Windows, Mac |
 QGIS |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 ERDAS IMAGINE |
Licensed | Windows |