.DWT File Extension

Dreamweaver Webpage Template

Developer	Adobe Systems
Popularity	Average rating 3.8 / 5. Vote count: 28
Category	Web Files
Format	.DWT
Cross Platform	Update Soon

What is an DWT file?

.DWT files are template files used by Adobe Dreamweaver, a popular web development tool. These templates help web designers and developers maintain a consistent layout and style across multiple web pages in a website.

More Information.

The initial purpose of .DWT files was to provide a standardized way to manage and apply templates across various web pages within a site. This functionality allows for efficient updates and consistency, making it easier to manage large websites. Introduced in Dreamweaver 4, .DWT files have been integral to web development practices, especially for designers aiming to streamline their workflow.

Origin Of This File.

The .DWT file extension originates from Adobe Dreamweaver, which was originally developed by Macromedia. Dreamweaver became an Adobe product after Adobe acquired Macromedia in 2005.

File Structure Technical Specification.

DWT files are essentially HTML files with special Dreamweaver template markup.

The structure includes:

HTML Elements: Standard HTML for layout and content.
Template Markup: Special Dreamweaver-specific comments and tags that define editable and non-editable regions. For example,  marks a region that can be edited in documents based on the template.

How to Convert the File?

Windows

Using Adobe Dreamweaver:
- Open Adobe Dreamweaver.
- Go to File > Open and select your .DWT file.
- After the template opens, go to File > Save As and choose HTML from the file type options.
- Save the file with a .html extension.
Using a Text Editor:
- Open the .DWT file in a text editor like Notepad++ or Sublime Text.
- Manually remove any Dreamweaver-specific template markup.
- Save the file with a .html extension.

Linux

Using Wine (to run Dreamweaver):
- Install Wine if not already installed.
- Install Adobe Dreamweaver through Wine.
- Follow the same steps as for Windows using Dreamweaver to open and save the .DWT file as an HTML file.
Using a Text Editor:
- Open the .DWT file in a text editor like Gedit, Vim, or Sublime Text.
- Remove any Dreamweaver-specific markup manually.
- Save the file with a .html extension.

Mac

Using Adobe Dreamweaver:
- Open Adobe Dreamweaver.
- Go to File > Open and select your .DWT file.
- After the template opens, go to File > Save As and choose HTML from the file type options.
- Save the file with a .html extension.
Using a Text Editor:
- Open the .DWT file in a text editor like TextMate or Sublime Text.
- Manually remove any Dreamweaver-specific template markup.
- Save the file with a .html extension.

Android

Using a Code Editor App:
- Install a code editor app like AIDE or Quoda Code Editor.
- Open the .DWT file in the code editor.
- Manually remove Dreamweaver-specific template markup.
- Save the file with a .html extension.
Using a File Manager and Text Editor:
- Use a file manager app to locate the .DWT file.
- Open the file with a text editor app.
- Remove any Dreamweaver-specific markup.
- Save the file with a .html extension.

iOS

Using a Code Editor App:
- Install a code editor app like Textastic Code Editor or Buffer Editor.
- Open the .DWT file in the code editor.
- Manually remove Dreamweaver-specific template markup.
- Save the file with a .html extension.
Using a File Manager and Text Editor:
- Use a file manager app to locate the .DWT file.
- Open the file with a text editor app.
- Remove any Dreamweaver-specific markup.
- Save the file with a .html extension.

Other Platforms

Using Web-based Code Editors:
- Use a web-based code editor like CodePen, JSFiddle, or an online HTML editor.
- Copy and paste the content of the .DWT file into the editor.
- Manually remove any Dreamweaver-specific template markup.
- Save the final content as a .html file on your local system.
Using Online Converters:
- Some online converters might offer basic .DWT to HTML conversion.
- Upload the .DWT file to the converter.
- Download the converted HTML file.

Advantages And Disadvantages.

Advantages:

Consistency: Ensures a uniform look and feel across multiple web pages.
Efficiency: Changes made to the template automatically propagate to all pages using that template.
Ease of Use: Simplifies the web design process, especially for large websites.

Disadvantages:

Learning Curve: Requires familiarity with Dreamweaver’s template system.
Dependence on Dreamweaver: Best utilized within the Adobe Dreamweaver environment, limiting flexibility for those using other tools.
Complexity: Managing multiple templates and editable regions can become complex for large projects.

How to Open DWT?
Open In Windows
Use Adobe Dreamweaver to open and edit .DWT files.
Any text editor (e.g., Notepad++, Sublime Text) can be used to view and edit the HTML code within the .DWT file, though without the template-specific functionality.

Open In Linux
Use a text editor like Gedit, Vim, or Sublime Text to open and edit .DWT files.
Dreamweaver is not natively available on Linux, but it can be run using compatibility layers like Wine.

Open In MAC
Adobe Dreamweaver is available and can be used to open and edit .DWT files.
Text editors such as TextMate, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code can also be used.

Open In Android
Use a code editor app like “AIDE – IDE for Android Java C++” or “Quoda Code Editor” to open and edit .DWT files.
Note that template-specific functionalities are not supported in these editors.

Open In IOS
Use a code editor app such as “Textastic Code Editor” or “Buffer Editor” to open and edit .DWT files.
Full template functionality is not supported in these editors.

Open in Others
Web-based Code Editors: Platforms like CodePen or JSFiddle can be used to view and edit the HTML content of .DWT files after copying the code into the editor.
Online Converters: Some online tools might offer basic conversion capabilities from .DWT to HTML.