WPSfile extension

Have trouble opening the .wps extension? Don't panic! This page explains wps files and suggests programs you may use to open wps files. You can download these programs through this page!

A WPS file is considered a text document from Microsoft Works Word Processor (the predecessor of Microsoft Word). This file resembles a Word document (.DOC), but WPS files do not contain some of the advanced formatting features that a Word document has. They also do not contain any macros.

Additional data

About 40 years ago, users used the word processor Microsoft Works to create essays, letters, invitations, financial statements, resumes, newsletters, and more. Such documents were given a WPS file format when they were saved. Microsoft Word's DOC later replaced this format.

The WPS format ceased to exist in 2006.

How to open WPS file?

Here are some universal methods of opening a file. Please, use this list of solutions.

• Method 1: Correctly fix file association error
• Method 2: Download apps that open the doc file
• Method 3: Use Universal File Viewer

Method 1: Correctly fix file association error

By following these steps, the user will be able to fix the wps extension association problem in an instant automatically:

Method 2: Download apps that open the wps file

Here is a list of the presented programs that you should use to open/convert the wps file. You can choose the right program for your OS and click on it to start the download. You can also visit the developer's website.

Apps that open WPS files

Method 3: Use Universal File Viewer

The recommended use of Universal File Viewer, a tool for opening over 250 file extensions, complements the list of programs above. This utility is capable of opening your wps file. Download Universal File Viewer to your OS quickly and securely.