AW Converter

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Multiple Output Formats

AW connects to 95+ output formats through Convertio, covering 233 total conversion directions for maximum flexibility.

No Learning Curve

The interface is clean and intuitive. Upload your document, pick an output format, and click one button to start the conversion.

Multi-File Uploads

Need to convert several AW documents? Upload them all at once and process the entire batch in a single session on Convertio.

Applix Words Compatibility

AW carries the legacy of Applix Words formatting. Convertio reads it accurately to produce faithful conversions to modern formats.

Works on Any Device

Run conversions from your laptop, tablet, or phone — Convertio works in any modern browser regardless of operating system.

Automatic File Cleanup

Every uploaded document is deleted after conversion completes. Output files are automatically purged within 24 hours for full privacy.

How to convert AW file

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Drag and drop your AW document or upload it from your Computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox.

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Choose your preferred output from 95+ supported formats including TXT, ABW, PDF, and more.

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Review the document details and verify everything looks right before proceeding.

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Press Convert and grab the finished document once the conversion wraps up.

About format

AW is the document format of Applix Words, the word processor component of the Applix office suite (later renamed Anyware Office) developed by Applix, Inc. for Unix and Linux workstations. The suite targeted enterprise Unix environments during the 1990s, providing word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and presentation capabilities on platforms like Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and Linux where Microsoft Office was unavailable. AW files store formatted text documents with support for character and paragraph styling, page layout, tables, headers and footers, and embedded graphics. The format uses a proprietary binary structure optimized for the Applix application's internal document model. Applix Words gained particular visibility in the Linux community during the late 1990s when it was bundled with several commercial Linux distributions as their default word processor before OpenOffice.org became widely available. One advantage was native Unix platform support — Applix provided professional word processing capabilities on Unix workstations at a time when few commercial alternatives existed. The format's tight integration with other Applix suite components enabled cross-referencing between word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Applix was acquired by Cognos in 2003, and the office suite was discontinued. AW files are primarily encountered today in archived documents from Unix enterprise environments of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Developer: Applix, Inc.
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AW documents?

AW is a niche Applix Words format with limited editor support. Converting to TXT or PDF gives you universal readability across any device.

How do I open an AW document?

Applix Words was the original editor, but it is largely discontinued. LibreOffice and AbiWord can import AW documents on modern systems.

Can I convert AW to PDF with Convertio?

Definitely. Upload the AW document, select PDF, and Convertio processes the conversion quickly so you get a portable, shareable result.

Is Convertio free for AW conversion?

Yes, Convertio provides free document conversions. Upload your AW document and convert it to the format you need at no cost.

How fast is the AW conversion process?

Most AW conversions finish within seconds. The exact time depends on document size, but Convertio optimizes for speed on every conversion.

Are my AW documents private during conversion?

Absolutely. Convertio removes uploaded documents after processing, and converted outputs are purged within 24 hours for your security.

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