Basic information about QAD file

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

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


1.Detail information about QAD file extension: Corel WordPerfect Office Thumbnail

File type Corel WordPerfect Office Thumbnail Category Raster Image Files
Developer Corel File format N/A
Description QAD file is a Corel WordPerfect Office Thumbnail developed by Corel. The qad file extension is associated with Corel WordPerfect Office, an office suite developed by Corel Corporation for Microsoft Windows operating system.

The qad files are used for Corel PerfectFit QuickArt NameSpace.wpg thumbnail.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QAD files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a QAD 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.QAD”。

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 QAD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the QAD 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.