An lwo file extension is related to the object files used by LightWave, a 3D rendering software.

There is one other file type using
the LWO file extension!

empty icon.lwo - Tstream Editor Studio translation package

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LWO file extension - LightWave 3D object

What is lwo file? How to open lwo files?

File type specification:

3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file type icon 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file type

The lwo file extension is associated with LightWave and used for objects stored as mesh.

The surface has a detailed list of attributes, such as color, shade, glossiness, reflection mode, refractive index, transparency, texture.

The lwo format is also used by id Tech 4 video gaming engine and higher, developed by id Software for static meshes.

MIME types:
image/x-lwo

The default software associated to open lwo file:

LightWave 3D icon

NewTek, Inc. logoLightWave 3D  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
NewTek, Inc.

LightWave 3D is a 3D computer graphics editor used to produce 3D rendering images. LightWave contains advanced features as realistic reflection and refraction, radiosity, and caustics.

Help how to open:

Use LightWave to open *.lwo object files.

How to convert:

It is likely that LWO graphics can be converted and exported to other 3D/CAD formats with a proper software.

Find conversions from lwo file:

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File identification strings:

HEX code: 46 4F 52 4D 00
ASCII code: FORM

List of software applications associated to the .lwo file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open lwo file, edit lwo file, convert lwo file, view lwo file, play lwo file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting lwo files.

Software that open lwo file - LightWave 3D object

Programs supporting the exension lwo on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open lwo file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with lwo file by default:
LightWave 3D small icon LightWave 3D
Other suggested software:
Blender small icon Blender

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