Basic information about WS3 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WS3（*.WS3 or *.ws3）, 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 WS3 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WS3 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WS3 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WS3 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WS3 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WS3 file?
  • How to open a WS3 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WS3 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WS3 file?
  • How to convert WS3 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WS3 file format?


1.Detail information about WS3 file extension: WordStar For Windows 3 Document

File type WordStar For Windows 3 Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Michael Petrie File format N/A
Description WS3 file is a WordStar For Windows 3 Document developed by Michael Petrie. WS3 is a file extension commonly associated with WordStar For Windows 3 Document files. WordStar For Windows 3 Document format was developed by Michael Petrie. Files with WS3 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WS3 file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The most popular software that supports WS3 files is WordStar. Software named WordStar was created by Michael Petrie. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WS3 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS3 files

Windows		 WordStar



Can't open a WS3 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.WS3”。

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 WS3 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WS3 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 WS3 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 WS3 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WS3 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 WS3 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WS3 file is damaged.
  • Whether the WS3 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WS3 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WS3 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WS3 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WS3 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WS3 file.

If the WS3 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.