ClarisWorks version 3/4 drawing file
File type: Bitmap image file
A .swgr file is a drawing document created by ClarisWorks version 3 or 4 for Macintosh computers.
It contains artwork created with ClarisWorks' drawing tools and belongs to the drawing component of the ClarisWorks suite.
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: September 27, 2026
ClarisWorks was an integrated productivity suite developed by Claris, an Apple subsidiary. The SWGR file extension identifies drawing documents associated with ClarisWorks versions 3 and 4.
An SWGR file stores the drawing artwork and related document data used by the ClarisWorks drawing environment. It is separate from the suite's word-processing and spreadsheet document types.
This is a legacy Macintosh format. ClarisWorks is no longer in active use, so the format is uncommon and may require an old, compatible installation or an emulated classic Mac environment.
Open the SWGR file with ClarisWorks version 3 or 4 on a compatible Macintosh system. Use the application's Open command and select the file.
Modern macOS versions may not run these older ClarisWorks releases natively. If the file does not open, a compatible older Mac environment may be required.
If ClarisWorks can open the file, use its available export or save options to move the drawing into a more current graphics format.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving swgr files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
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