Basic information about WPE file

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

There are 2 file types using the WPE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WPE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WPE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WPE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WPE file?
  • How to open a WPE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WPE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WPE file?
  • How to convert WPE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WPE file format?


1.Detail information about WPE file extension: openCanvas 1.1 Event File

File type openCanvas 1.1 Event File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Portalgraphics File format N/A
Description WPE file is a openCanvas 1.1 Event File developed by Portalgraphics. File created by openCanvas 1.1, a free drawing program designed for use with drawing tablets; saves the stroke events used to create the drawing so that it can be recreated or reanimated in the software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPE files

Windows		 Portalgraphics openCanvas


2.Detail information about WPE file extension: WordPerfect Entrust Document

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

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect X8



Can't open a WPE 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.WPE”。

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 WPE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WPE 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.