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Basic information about WPD file

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

There are 3 file types using the WPD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WPD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WPD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WPD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WPD file?
  • How to open a WPD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WPD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WPD file?
  • How to convert WPD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WPD file format?


1.Detail information about WPD file extension: 602Text Word Processing Document

File type 602Text Word Processing Document Category Text Files
Developer Software602 File format N/A
Description WPD file is a 602Text Word Processing Document developed by Software602. Text document created with 602Text, an older word processing program for Windows included with 602PC SUITE; contains formatted text and page layout information; saved in a format designed to be compatible with Microsoft Word.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPD files

Windows
Software602 602Text


2.Detail information about WPD file extension: WordPerfect Document

File type WordPerfect Document Category Text Files
Developer Corel File format Binary
Description WPD file is a WordPerfect Document developed by Corel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPD files

Windows
Corel WordPerfect X8
Microsoft Word 2016
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
NCH Doxillion
LibreOffice
ABC Amber Text Converter
WordPerfect Office

macOS
Planamesa NeoOffice
Windows Document Viewer Pro
LibreOffice

Linux
LibreOffice
KWord


3.Detail information about WPD file extension: ACT! 2 Word Processing Document

File type ACT! 2 Word Processing Document Category Text Files
Developer The Sage Group File format N/A
Description WPD file is a ACT! 2 Word Processing Document developed by The Sage Group.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPD files

Windows
Swiftpage Act!



How to convert WPD files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for WPD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WPD to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to WPD file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to WPD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WPD conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a WPD 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.WPD”。

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 WPD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WPD 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.