How to Open a WPS File
Posted on March 24, 2009 at 5:55 am
WPS is the file extension for a Microsoft Works file that Microsoft does not support very well at all. If, for some crazy reason, you end up with one of these files, first tell the person to upgrade their old computers and then read on to learn how to open it!
You can open a WPS file in one of two ways: either convert it to a Word document if you want to be able to edit it or download a WPS viewer.
Download Word 2003 Viewer
The simplest way to view a WPS file is to download the Word Viewer 2003. It will open files of many different file extensions other than .doc, including .rtf, .txt, .wpd, and .xml.
It will also open files from Microsoft Works version 6.0 and 7.0. This will at least allow you to view the file.
Convert WPS to DOC
The other way to open a WPS file is to first convert it into a DOC file and the use Microsoft Word to open it.
If the file is a Works 6, 7, 8 or 9 file, then you can download the Microsoft Works 6-9 File Converter program.
If this file is an older version of Works, like Works 2000 or version 4.5, then you can download the Works 2000 Converter for Word 2000. This will basically allow you to convert a very old Works file into a format that is readable by Word 2000.
Of course, you can then open the file in Word XP, Word 2003, or Word 2007 and it will open fine after the conversion.
Use Microsoft Word
A third way, which may be the easiest, to open a Works document is to simply use Microsoft Word. The newer versions of Office can open the document for you.
When you click File and then Open, go to the directory where the WPS file is stored. Then choose All files for the file type. Open the Works file and Word will automatically download the special converter needed to open the file.
If you are still having issues, feel free to post a comment! Enjoy!
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I’ve downloaded several programs on windows seven and I can install them but once they are installed I cannot open them! Where do I open these Programs?
I recently purchased MS Works version 9, hoping and expecting that it would be able to open my old (versions 1, 2and 3) Works files. IT CAN’T !!! grrrrrrrrr……
I’m trying to open an “.wps” file in Outlook Express. I’m running XP Pro and Word 2003. There is no drop down list that says “open with” when right-clicked. What do I do please?
Save file to desktop then open with Word and it will then open the wps file or lead you to download the wps converter.
Hope this helps
there is a small conversion update for wps files, i could then open it with word 2007 and 2003 viewer,
google this: wp2Krtf.exe
or http://www.microsoft.com/DOWNLOADS/details.aspx?familyid=32E7205A-3880-4416-9260-57A96C8A9A76&displaylang=en
its a small program and it works once it installs just try to open it. worked for me.
i downloaded both converters for works 2000 and works 6-9 as i didn’t know which works version was being used. After that i had to change the preferred program via “properties” on the WPS files to Word and only then would they open in Word – it does work. Thanks!
Thanks Adrian! I was able to follow your extra tip and open my WPS file. Whew! Once I did that, everything was good. Why do people still use WPS files!!!
OpenOffice.org, free alternative to microsoft works, for Win or Linux can open WPS files also!
You can rename “filename.wps” to “filename.doc.” It’s very convenient to open a wps file!
It’s not a joke! Just try it!