Basic information about WR1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WR1（*.WR1 or *.wr1）, 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 WR1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WR1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WR1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WR1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WR1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WR1 file?
  • How to open a WR1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WR1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WR1 file?
  • How to convert WR1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WR1 file format?


1.Detail information about WR1 file extension: Lotus Symphony Spreadsheet

File type Lotus Symphony Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description WR1 file is a Lotus Symphony Spreadsheet developed by IBM. The wr1 file extension is associated with Lotus Symphony, a suite of applications for creating, editing, and sharing text, spreadsheet, presentations and other documents, and is currently distributed as freeware by IBM Corporation.

The wr1 file contains spreadsheets created and used by the application.

This wr1 file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WR1 files

Windows		 ABC Amber Lotus Converter



How to convert WR1 files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for WR1 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WR1 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WR1 to CSV WR1 to PDF WR1 to XLS


Can't open a WR1 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.WR1”。

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 WR1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WR1 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 WR1 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 WR1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WR1 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 WR1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WR1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the WR1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WR1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WR1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WR1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WR1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WR1 file.

If the WR1 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.