Basic information about WPM file

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

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


1.Detail information about WPM file extension: WordPerfect Macro File

File type WordPerfect Macro File Category Executable Files
Developer Corel File format Text and Binary
Description WPM file is a WordPerfect Macro File developed by Corel. Macro file created by WordPerfect, a word processor that is part of Corel's WorPerfect Office suite; contains scripted functions that are recorded or written in PerfectScript, Corel's scripting language.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPM files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect X8
WordPerfect Office


2.Detail information about WPM file extension: Warcraft 3 Path Map File

File type Warcraft 3 Path Map File Category Game Files
Developer Blizzard Entertainment File format N/A
Description WPM file is a Warcraft 3 Path Map File developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPM files

Windows		 Blizzard Warcraft 3

macOS
 Blizzard Warcraft 3



Can't open a WPM 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.WPM”。

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 WPM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WPM 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.