Tips to open WPG2 file

Can't open the WPG2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WPG2 files as well as a list of programs that support WPG2 files.

WPG2 file extension

File Name Corel WordPerfect Image
File Developer Corel Corporation
File Category Graphic Files

The WPG2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WPG2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WPG2 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is WPG2 file?

The file in the WPG2 format belongs to the Graphic Files category. The author of this format is Corel Corporation. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Corel WordPerfect Image is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use WordPerfect Office to handle this file. This is a program created by Corel Corporation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the WPG2 file. CorelDRAW, Corel PaintShop Pro will apply when it is not possible to use WordPerfect Office.

How to open WPG2 file?

An often recurring problem with Corel WordPerfect Image is that WPG2 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WPG2, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WPG2 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 WordPerfect Office

The first step is to check if the computer has the WordPerfect Office program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WordPerfect Office in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file WPG2.

Programs to open WPG2 file

Remember to download programs supporting WPG2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with WPG2 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WPG2 file still does not use the WordPerfect Office program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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 WPG2 file with the WordPerfect Office program.

Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version

If, however, after binding WordPerfect Office with Corel WordPerfect Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Corel Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WPG2 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 WPG2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WPG2 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WPG2 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WPG2 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of WPG2 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WPG2 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel Corporation help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WPG2 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WPG2 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WPG2 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WPG2 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.