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TFW File - What is a .tfw file and how do I open it?
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What is a TFW file? TIFF world file used by GIS applications; contains the location, scale, and rotation of a map that is stored as a TIFF image; often used for saving the world location of an aerial satellite photograph; uses the same format as JPEG World files ( .JPW ).
More Information TFW files are saved in a plain text format. They store a series of lines that specify the X and Y pixel size, rotational information, and the world coordinates for the top-left corner of the image. NOTE: TFW world files do not store actual image data, but are typically saved as a separate file alongside a .TIF file.
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World File for TIFF
| Developer | ESRI |
| Popularity |
3.0 | 13 Votes |
What is a TFW file?
TIFF world file used by GIS applications; contains the location, scale, and rotation of a map that is stored as a TIFF image; often used for saving the world location of an aerial satellite photograph; uses the same format as JPEG World files ( .JPW ).
More Information
TFW files are saved in a plain text format. They store a series of lines that specify the X and Y pixel size, rotational information, and the world coordinates for the top-left corner of the image.
NOTE: TFW world files do not store actual image data, but are typically saved as a separate file alongside a .TIF file.
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ESRI ArcReader
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ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
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Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper
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D&L OziExplorer
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ESRI ArcReader
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Updated: January 12, 2015