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Basic information about WP4 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WP4（*.WP4 or *.wp4）, 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 WP4 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WP4 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WP4 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WP4 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WP4 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WP4 file?
  • How to open a WP4 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WP4 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WP4 file?
  • How to convert WP4 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WP4 file format?


1.Detail information about WP4 file extension: WordPerfect 4 Document

File type WordPerfect 4 Document Category Text Files
Developer Corel File format N/A
Description WP4 file is a WordPerfect 4 Document developed by Corel. Word processing document created by WordPerfect 4.x for DOS, the first version to include automatic paragraph numbering; overtook WordStar as the most popular word processor for the DOS platform.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WP4 files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect X8
WordPerfect Office



Can't open a WP4 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.WP4”。

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 WP4 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WP4 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 WP4 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 WP4 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WP4 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 WP4 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WP4 file is damaged.
  • Whether the WP4 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WP4 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WP4 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WP4 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WP4 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WP4 file.

If the WP4 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.