Basic information about W60 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension W60（*.W60 or *.w60）, 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 W60 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the W60 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the W60 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support W60 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the W60 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the W60 file?
  • How to open a W60 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a W60 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a W60 file?
  • How to convert W60 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to W60 file format?


1.Detail information about W60 file extension: Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document

File type Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description W60 file is a Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document developed by Corel Corporation. W60 filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document format standard. W60 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WordPerfect Office supports W60 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named WordPerfect Office was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and W60 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert W60 files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a W60 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.W60”。

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 W60 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support W60 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 W60 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 W60 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a W60 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 W60 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the W60 file is damaged.
  • Whether the W60 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the W60 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the W60 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the W60 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a W60 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a W60 file.

If the W60 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.