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Basic information about WPW file

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

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


1.Detail information about WPW file extension: WP Works Word Processor File

File type WP Works Word Processor File Category Text Files
Developer Corel File format N/A
Description WPW file is a WP Works Word Processor File developed by Corel. File saved by WP Works Word Processor, a program used for word processing; stores document text and document layout properties; can be opened in Corel WordPerfect.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPW files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect X8


2.Detail information about WPW file extension: WinDev Mobile Window File

File type WinDev Mobile Window File Category Developer Files
Developer PC SOFT File format N/A
Description WPW file is a WinDev Mobile Window File developed by PC SOFT.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WPW files

Windows		 PC SOFT WinDev



How to convert WPW files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for WPW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WPW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WPW to DOC WPW to DOCX WPW to PDF


Can't open a WPW 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.WPW”。

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 WPW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WPW 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.