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Basic information about WPS file

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

There are 5 file types using the WPS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WPS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WPS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WPS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WPS file?
  • How to open a WPS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WPS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WPS file?
  • How to convert WPS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WPS file format?


1.Detail information about WPS file extension: Kingsoft Writer Document

File type Kingsoft Writer Document Category Text Files
Developer Kingsoft File format Binary
Description WPS file is a Kingsoft Writer Document developed by Kingsoft. A WPS file is a word processing document created by Kingsoft Writer, a word processor that is part of the Kingsoft WPS Office suite. It contains text, images, and page formatting. WPS files are similar to Microsoft Word documents (.DOC or .DOCX files).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPS files

Windows
Kingsoft WPS Office
Kingsoft Writer

Android
Kingsoft WPS Office for Android


2.Detail information about WPS file extension: Microsoft Works Word Processor Document

File type Microsoft Works Word Processor Document Category Text Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description WPS file is a Microsoft Works Word Processor Document developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPS files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Works
NCH Doxillion
LibreOffice
ABC Amber Text Converter
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Works 6–9 File Converter

macOS
Planamesa NeoOffice
LibreOffice

Linux
OxygenOffice Professional
LibreOffice


3.Detail information about WPS file extension: Translator's Workbench Project File

File type Translator's Workbench Project File Category Settings Files
Developer SDL File format N/A
Description WPS file is a Translator's Workbench Project File developed by SDL.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPS files

Windows
SDL Translator's Workbench


4.Detail information about WPS file extension: Rockbox Theme

File type Rockbox Theme Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WPS file is a Rockbox Theme.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPS files

Windows
RockBox


5.Detail information about WPS file extension: Painkiller Overdose Game File

File type Painkiller Overdose Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WPS file is a Painkiller Overdose Game File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPS files

Windows
Painkiller Overdose



How to convert WPS files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for WPS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WPS to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to WPS file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to WPS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WPS conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a WPS 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.WPS”。

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 WPS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WPS 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.