.VDW File Extension

Visio Web Drawing

VDW is a file extension for Visio Web Drawing files created by Microsoft. VDW files are supported by Windows devices. The VDW file format belongs to the Web Files category with 303 other formats. Visi...

General Information

Title VDW File Extension
Extension .vdw
Full Form Visio Web Drawing
File Type Vector Graphic File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/vnd.visio

File Function

Primary Function Store diagrams
Additional Functions Web display
Features Vector-based, Interactivity

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Diagrams Yes
Flowcharts Yes
Organizational Charts Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Scan for malware, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Latest Version Visio 2019

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vsd, .vsdx, .vssx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visio Commercial Windows
Internet Explorer Free Windows
Microsoft SharePoint Commercial Windows, Web