.SFW File Extension

Seattle FilmWorks Image

Developer Seattle FilmWorks
Popularity
2.5  |  39 Votes
 
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What is an SFW file?

Bitmap image created by Seattle FilmWorks, an older application used for film processing; uses a proprietary format, but can still be viewed by some programs; can be converted to a standard .JPG image using SFW2JPG or American Greetings SFW & PWP File Converter.

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The Seattle FilmWorks and PhotoWorks software has been discontinued. The PhotoWorks brand is now a part of Shutterfly, an online photo album and photo sharing service.

Programs that open SFW files

Windows
SFW PhotoWorks
American Greetings SFW & PWP File Converter
Mac
SFW PhotoWorks
American Greetings SFW & PWP File Converter
Web

Sound Forge Pro Workspace

Developer MAGIX
Popularity
2.0  |  1 Vote
 

An SFW file contains the placement of windows that make up a workspace layout in Sound Forge Pro, a digital audio editing program for Windows. Sound Forge Pro users create SFW files to preserve the different workspaces they use for different types of audio projects (saved in .FRG files).

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Screenshot of a .sfw file in MAGIX Sound Forge Pro 17
SFW file open in MAGIX Sound Forge Pro 17

Sound Forge is an audio waveform editor for casual and professional users to record, edit, and analyze audio. The software provides various tools for your different kinds of projects.

You can access the default workspaces and various tools in the left pane of Sound Forge Pro. Additionally, select File → Workspace → Save As to save a workspace as an SFW file.

NOTE: Sonic Foundry initially developed Sound Forge Pro until Sony acquired it in 2003. Then, MAGIX acquired Sound Forge Pro in 2016.

How to open an SFW file

You can open SFW files with MAGIX Sound Forge Pro in Windows. For example, you can open an SFW workspace file by selecting File → Workspace → Open.

Programs that open SFW files

Windows

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