.ECW File Overview

File Extension:	ECW
File Type Description:	Enhanced Compression Wavelet Image
File Type Developer:	ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
Primary Associated Software:	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Primary Software Developer:	ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

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What is File Extension ECW?

Enhanced Compression Wavelet Image files are the most popular type of files to carry the ECW file extension, originally developed by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) for ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop. Internal website statistics show that ECW files are most popular with users in United States and those running the Windows 10 operating system. A majority of people seeking info on ECW files are using the Google Chrome browser.

Associated Developers and Software

	ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation
	IrfanView by Open Source
	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
	Green Eclipse EclipseCrossword by Green Eclipse
	TatukGIS Viewer by TatukGIS sp. z o.o.
	ERDAS Imagine by Hexagon Geospatial

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Top User Operating Systems


Windows 10	Windows 11	Windows 6	Windows 8.1

Associated Operating Systems

	Windows
	iOS
	Android
	Linux

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