Basic information about WKB file

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

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


1.Detail information about WKB file extension: Corel WordPerfect Document

File type Corel WordPerfect Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description WKB file is a Corel WordPerfect Document developed by Corel Corporation. WKB is a file extension commonly associated with Corel WordPerfect Document files. Corel WordPerfect Document format was developed by Corel Corporation. WKB file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WKB file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. WordPerfect Office supports WKB files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. WordPerfect Office software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WKB files or the WordPerfect Office software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WKB files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



How to convert WKB files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for WKB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WKB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WKB to DOCX


Can't open a WKB 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.WKB”。

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 WKB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WKB 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.