XWP files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Xerox Writer Text Document
General Information
| Title |
XWP File Extension |
| Extension |
.xwp |
| Full Form |
Xerox Writer Text Document |
| File Type |
Text Document |
| Developer |
Xerox Corporation |
| MIME Type |
application/x-xwp |
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store text |
| Additional Functions |
Formatting, Print preparation |
| Features |
Formatted text, Legacy format |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Legacy document |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
With conversion |
Use Cases
| Text Processing |
Historical |
| Document Archiving |
Yes |
| Printing |
Historical |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Convert to modern formats |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release |
1980s |
| Latest Version |
Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.doc, .txt, .rtf |
Type 2: XMLwriter Project
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store project |
| Additional Functions |
Organize files, Save settings |
| Features |
XML-based, Structured |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Text-based |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| XML Editing |
Yes |
| Data Storage |
Yes |
| Project Management |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
XML vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices |
Regular updates, Data validation |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.xml, .xsd, .xsl |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 XMLwriter |
Commercial |
Windows |
Type 3: Crosstalk Session File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store session configuration |
| Additional Functions |
Save connection settings, Preserve user preferences |
File Characteristics
| Binary |
Yes |
| Contains Text |
No |
| Editable |
With Crosstalk |
Use Cases
| Terminal Emulation |
Yes |
| Remote Access |
Yes |
| Communication Settings |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Unintended access if misconfigured |
| Best Practices |
Secure storage, Regular updates |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions |
.ini, .cfg |
Crosstalk for Windows