.pw Pathetic Writer document
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/x-pw |
|---|---|
| Description | Pathetic Writer document |
| Category | Documents & office |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .pw file?
A .pw file is a “Pathetic Writer document” (MIME type application/x-pw).
How do I open a .pw file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .pw file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.pw shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .pw?
The MIME type is application/x-pw. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-pw .pw; in nginx: types { application/x-pw pw; }.