Tips to open WPD file

Can't open the WPD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WPD files as well as a list of programs that support WPD files.

WPD file extension

File Name WordPerfect Document
File Developer Corel
File Category Text Files

The WPD file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WPD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WPD file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WPD file?

A .WPD file is a Corel WordPerfect text document. It is the proprietary format of this software, however it can also be opened by Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer. It is worth noting that the format has many versions and some may have compatibility problems. This is due to the fact that WordPerfect does not support Unicode character encoding. Currently, only the version for the Microsoft Windows platform is being developed. Functionally, it does not differ from other documents, but it is quite a rare format.

How to open WPD file?

The most common problem when using WordPerfect Document is that a specific WPD is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WPD files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WPD file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install NeoOffice

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NeoOffice is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name NeoOffice into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WPD with NeoOffice. Below is a list of programs that support the file WPD.

Step 2. Create association of NeoOffice with WPD files

If, despite the installed application, the WPD file does not start in the NeoOffice application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WPD file with the NeoOffice program.

Step 3. Update NeoOffice to the latest version

If, despite the association of the NeoOffice program with the WordPerfect Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Planamesa Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WPD file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The WPD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WPD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WPD file. However, remember that not every infected WPD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WPD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WPD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Corel, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WPD except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the WPD file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WPD file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.