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Basic information about WKS file

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

There are 2 file types using the WKS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WKS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WKS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WKS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the WKS file?
How to open a WKS file?
What programs do I need to open a WKS file?
What programs help to create and edit a WKS file?
How to convert WKS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to WKS file format?

1.Detail information about WKS file extension: Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WKS files
File type	Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet	Category	Spreadsheet Files
Developer	IBM	File format	Binary
Description	WKS file is a Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet developed by IBM. Spreadsheet file created by Lotus 1-2-3; stores data in a grid of cells, which may contain formulas, alphanumeric text, or number values and are organized by rows and columns.
Windows	IBM Collaboration Solutions Microsoft Excel 2016 Corel Quattro Pro X8 Apache OpenOffice Gnumeric
macOS	Microsoft Excel 2016 Planamesa NeoOffice Apache OpenOffice
Linux	Apache OpenOffice Gnumeric

2.Detail information about WKS file extension: Works Spreadsheet

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WKS files
File type	Works Spreadsheet	Category	Spreadsheet Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	WKS file is a Works Spreadsheet developed by Microsoft.
Windows	Microsoft Works Microsoft Excel 2016 R&L WKS/WDB Converter
macOS	Microsoft Excel 2016

How to convert WKS files to another file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for WKS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WKS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WKS to 123	WKS to ACCDB	WKS to DOC	WKS to PDF
WKS to SLK	WKS to TXT	WKS to WK1	WKS to XLR
WKS to XLS	WKS to XLSX

How to convert another files to WKS file format?

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

Can't open a WKS 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.WKS”。

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 WKS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the WKS 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.