XWD File Extension
X Windows Dump Image
- File Type xwd
- Popularity
- Application PMView Pro
- Category Raster Image Files
- Format Binary
What is a XWD file?
X Windows Dump Image, identified by the XWD extension, is a Raster Image Files type and includes 575 files.
XWD file support extends to various operating systems, including Linux, Windows and Mac OS. If you need to view a XWD file, you can use one of 4 programs, such as XnView, PMView Pro and Picture Resize Genius.
MIME types
- image/x-xwd
- image/x-xwindowdump
Programs that support XWD files
How to open a XWD file?
If you’re having difficulty opening a XWD file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.
When it comes to opening and working with XWD files, XnView, PMView Pro and Picture Resize Genius are the top choices for users. If you need the newest version of PMView Pro, just access the Blueprint website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.
Following installation, XWD files should be automatically opened with PMView Pro.
Set PMView Pro as the default XWD program
Changing Default Programs in Windows
- Right-click your XWD file, then navigate to the "Open With" option and click "Choose Another Application" to continue;
- In the pop-up window, select the PMView Pro application;
- Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening XWD files.
Change Default Program on Mac
- Right click or Control + left click on the desired XWD file;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
- Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to PMView Pro. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
Solve problems with XWD files
When issues arise with XWD files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.
What can lead to sudden PMView Pro crashes?
PMView Pro crashes can occur due to outdated software versions. To mitigate this, install the latest updates for Blueprint products.
Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.
What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged XWD file?
Open the damaged XWD file with a recovery program, and then select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair process. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged raster image files.
What are the telltale signs of a corrupt XWD file?
Common indications of damaged XWD raster image files are:
- Unexpected expansion of the total size of the XWD file;
- Opening the file in PMView Pro or other programs causes them to hang or crash;
- Opening the file results in an error or a failed attempt;
- While working with the file, error messages appear;