How to open WPD file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

WPD files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing WPD file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with WPD extension. However, it should be remembered that WPD file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Corel WordPerfect Document Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning WPD files and search for its solution.



A list of programs supporting files types with WPD extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • Corel WordPerfect Document Format

    .wpd file extension

    Category: Document Files

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    OS Software
    Windows Corel WordPerfect Office X5 Corel WordPerfect Office X5
    Microsoft Word 2010 Microsoft Word 2010
    Nuance OmniPage 17 Nuance OmniPage 17
    ACD Systems Canvas 12 ACD Systems Canvas 12
    MAC OS Planamesa NeoOffice Planamesa NeoOffice
  • ACT! 2 Word Processing Document

    .wpd file extension

    Category: Document Files


    OS Software
    Windows Sage ACT! 2011 Sage ACT! 2011
  • Corel WordPerfect Document Format

    .wpd file extension

    Category: Document Files


    OS Software
    Windows Software602 602Text Software602 602Text
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from WPD files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning WPD extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning WPD extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the WPD file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports WPD file extension
  • WPD file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with WPD files

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If WPD file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a WPD file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open WPD file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.

If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing WPD in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit WPD format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.


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