How to open .swp file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .swp file. The full name of the file is Swap File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.swp file extension (Swap File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
System Files N/A Swap File
RateRate
Programs using this file extension: .swp
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft MS-DOS
MAC OS
MAC
  • Apple Mac OS X

.swp file extension (Vi Swap File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Misc Files Bill Joy Vi Swap File
RateRateRate
Programs using this file extension: .swp
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • gVim
MAC OS
MAC
  • MacVim
  • Vim
Linux
Linux
  • Vim
  • Vi


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