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AWK File Extension

The AWK file extension was created by Free Software Foundation and is also known as the AWK Script. AWK is classified as a Developer Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open AWK files in awk program.

AWK Script File Type

AWK Script File Type
Extension .awk
Developer Free Software Foundation
Popularity 5.0 (13 Votes)
Mime Type application/applixware
Default Program awk
Category Developer Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a AWK File Type?

Free Online AWK Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online AWK tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare AWK files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .AWK (AWK Script) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your AWK files directly from your device with ease.

AWK Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the AWK Script .AWK File Extensions while opening the .AWK files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open AWK Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for AWK Script on your system such as awk.
  2. Associate default Awk awk program for *.awk (AWK Script) files.

    Associate AWK Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.AWK (e.g example.awk) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Awk awk program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .awk files.

    Associate AWK Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.AWK (e.g example.awk) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Awk awk program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .awk extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related AWK File Extensions

AWK default file extension is .AWK and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for AWK File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the AWK files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open AWK File on Windows

Software License Developer
Vim image. Vim 7 for Windows Open Source Vim

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AWK File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
awk image. awk 000 for MacOs Free awk
MacVim image. MacVim 7 for MacOs Open Source MacVim
Apple TextEdit image. Apple TextEdit 1.15 for MacOs Bundled Apple

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AWK file on Linux

Software License Developer
awk image. awk 000 for Linux Free awk
Vim image. Vim 7 for Linux Open Source Vim

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AWK file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AWK file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AWK file on Android

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

AWK file extension icon image.About AWK - AWK Script

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Updated 7/1/2025