What is the difference between .aw and .heic?
- Extension
- .aw
- .heic
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Other
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Moving Picture Experts Group
- Description
- The AW file type, standing for Answer Wizard File, is associated primarily with Microsoft Office applications, particularly with Microsoft Word and its integrated help system. AW files are designed to store indexes and data used by the Answer Wizard feature, enabling users to search for and receive help or answers to questions about using Microsoft Office programs. The Answer Wizard offers a more intuitive way for users to find assistance by allowing them to type questions in natural language, after which it searches through its database of AW files to provide relevant help.
- An image file format mainly used in storing cell phone photos and they are saved in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). They store one or more images and the metadata description for each image. Also known as .heif files
- MIME Type
- application/applixware
- image/heic
- Sample
- sample.heic
- Wikipedia
- .heic on Wikipedia