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How to Open, Edit, & Convert ABW Files
ABW files are documents created by AbiWord
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Use the free AbiWord or LibreOffice Writer program to open an ABW file.Those same programs and other converters can save an ABW file to DOCX, PDF, and other formats. This article explains what an ABW file is and how to open, edit, and convert one on your computer. What Is an ABW File
A file with the ABW file extension is a document created by the AbiWord word processor. Similar to Microsoft Word's DOCX format, this one uses XML to store rich text, images, tables, etc. How to Open an ABW File
Both AbiWord (for Linux) and LibreOffice Writer (Windows, Linux, macOS) can open ABW files. 7 Best Free Online Word Processors for 2022 Since ABW files are stored in XML, you can also open one with a text editor, which is great if you don't want to bother installing one of those programs linked above. However, doing this doesn't properly format the document, so you'll see lots of things you wouldn't see if it were open in a word processor. Still, this is a fine way to see what the document says and to copy out text if you need to. ABW Files. How to Convert an ABW File
If you're already using AbiWord or LibreOffice Writer, you can open the file in one of those programs and then save it under a new format. AbiWord, for example, can convert to MS Word formats like DOCX and DOC, as well as to RTF, TXT, EML, ODT, SXW, etc. Another option is to use CloudConvert. It's a free file converter website, so you just have to upload the file there to convert it to a different format like PDF. You might also have luck using Docpose to save the file to a huge number of document formats. Like CloudConvert, this one works entirely online, so it runs in your web browser.
Still Can' t Open It
If you can't open or convert the file with one of the programs listed above, you might be confusing a different format, like Amazon Kindle eBook (.AZW), with this one. Since their file extensions are so similar, this is fairly easy to do. The same is true for A2W and ABR files. Although they're similar since they are documents, some AbiWord files are Gzip compressed XML. Those use the ZABW or ABW.GZ file extension. Other technology terms use these letters, but they don't have anything to do with the file format. Examples include available bandwidth, average bandwidth waste, and abandonware. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire WPS File (What It Is & How to Open One) ODS File (What It Is & How to Open One) WPD File (What It Is & How to Open One) How to Open, Edit, & Convert MDT Files A2W File (What It Is & How to Open One) AV File (What Is It & How to Open One) What Is a PDF File? (And How to Open One) What Is a DAT File? (And How to Open One) XLR File (What It Is & How to Open One) How to Open, Edit, and Convert LZH Files HWP File (What It Is & How to Open One) DRF File (What It Is & How to Open One) FBR File (What It Is and How to Open One) ARD File (What It Is & How to Open One) DDOC File (What It Is & How to Open One) DMC File (What It Is and How to Open One) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies