Basic information about QPW file

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

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


1.Detail information about QPW file extension: Quattro Pro Spreadsheet

File type Quattro Pro Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer Corel File format Binary
Description QPW file is a Quattro Pro Spreadsheet developed by Corel. File created by Quattro Pro, a spreadsheet program provided as part of the Corel WordPerfect Office suite; contains charts, calculations, scripts, and other data in a two-dimensional cell grid; used most commonly for business office tasks or in personal finance.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QPW files

Windows		 Corel Quattro Pro X8
WordPerfect Office



How to convert QPW files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for QPW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve QPW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

QPW to PDF QPW to XLS QPW to XLSX QPW to XPS


How to convert another files to QPW file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to QPW file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to QPW conversion, you may use the option.

XLSX to QPW WK4 to QPW


Can't open a QPW 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.QPW”。

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 QPW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the QPW 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.