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Basic information about WBK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WBK（*.WBK or *.wbk）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WBK file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the WBK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WBK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WBK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WBK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WBK file?
  • How to open a WBK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WBK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WBK file?
  • How to convert WBK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WBK file format?


1.Detail information about WBK file extension: Word Document Backup

File type Word Document Backup Category Backup Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description WBK file is a Word Document Backup developed by Microsoft. Backup file created by Microsoft Word, a popular word processor; contains a backup copy of a Word document (.DOC); used to recover a document file in the event that it is deleted or corrupted.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WBK files

Windows		 Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office

macOS		 Microsoft Word 2016


2.Detail information about WBK file extension: WordPerfect Workbook

File type WordPerfect Workbook Category Text Files
Developer Corel File format N/A
Description WBK file is a WordPerfect Workbook developed by Corel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WBK files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect X8



How to convert WBK files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for WBK files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WBK to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WBK to DOC WBK to DOCX WBK to DOX WBK to HTML
WBK to ODT WBK to TXT


Can't open a WBK file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WBK”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WBK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WBK file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of WBK files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a WBK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WBK file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WBK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WBK file is damaged.
  • Whether the WBK file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WBK file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WBK file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WBK file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WBK file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WBK file.

If the WBK file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.