Convert NWF to NWD

File Extension NWF
Full Name NavisWorks Project Format

File Extension NWD
Full Name NavisWorks Snapshot Format

Files with the .NWD extension contain CAD model data, as well as information regarding its presentation – the location of the camera, the animation, the user comments.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "NWF") to another (referred to as "NWD"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, NWF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format NWF to format NWD becomes essential.

So, how can we perform NWF to NWD file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format NWF and transforming it into format NWD. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of NWF to NWD converters.

Conversion from NWF to NWD

NWF to NWD

How to convert the NWF file to NWD?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of NWF to NWD. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the NWF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file NWF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the NWF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the NWD file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file NWD on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted NWD file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the NWF format:
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Other conversions
to the NWD format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.