Basic information about WPG2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WPG2（*.WPG2 or *.wpg2）, 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 WPG2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WPG2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WPG2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WPG2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WPG2 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WPG2 file?
  • How to open a WPG2 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WPG2 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WPG2 file?
  • How to convert WPG2 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WPG2 file format?


1.Detail information about WPG2 file extension: Corel WordPerfect Image

File type Corel WordPerfect Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description WPG2 file is a Corel WordPerfect Image developed by Corel Corporation. WPG2 filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect Image files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect Image format standard. WPG2 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. The most popular program for handling WPG2 files is WordPerfect Office, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about WPG2 and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPG2 files

Windows		 Corel PaintShop Pro
Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office
CorelDraw Graphics Suite



Can't open a WPG2 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.WPG2”。

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 WPG2 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WPG2 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 WPG2 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 WPG2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WPG2 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 WPG2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WPG2 file is damaged.
  • Whether the WPG2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WPG2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WPG2 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WPG2 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WPG2 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WPG2 file.

If the WPG2 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.