Drawn File

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Drawn File
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.drw

A drawn file is a type of file used to preserve image drawings. The filename extension for this is .drawn, .drawing, or, for computers that only support three-letter extensions, .drw.

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According to FileInfo.net [1] files with a .drw extension can be opened by the following programs:

Mac OS

Windows

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References

  1. "DRW File Extension - What is a .DRW file and how do I open it?".