WPD File Type
- The quick factsWhat are WPD files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a WPD file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a WPD file?
WPD files have multiple uses, and WordPerfect Document is one of them.
WordPerfect Document
The .wpd extension is most commonly assigned to files that have been created in Corel WordPerfect. WordPerfect is a word processing application that is included with the purchase of the WordPerfect Office suite.
WPD files can contain tables, drawn objects, formatted text, and graphics.
How to open WPD files
We have identified 3 WPD openers that are compatible with this specific type of WPD file.
Programs that open WordPerfect Document files
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![]() | LibreOffice Writer | Verified |
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Last updated: March 17, 2022
All known file formats using extension .WPD
While WordPerfect Document is a popular type of WPD-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .WPD extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
602Text Document
The .wpd extension is also assigned to documents that have been created with the 602PC Suite. This suite is an alternative to the Microsoft Word suite of office products.
These WPD documents contain text documents that have been created with the 602PC text editor that is included in the 602PC suite.
WPD opener for Windows
We have identified one WPD opener that is compatible with this specific type of WPD file.
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More file formats using the WPD extension
Through our research of WPD files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- WinWorks Text Document
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of WPD files. Remember, different programs may use WPD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Doxillion | User submitted |
![]() | LibreOffice | User submitted |
![]() | StarOffice Writer | User submitted |
![]() | Microsoft Word | User submitted |
![]() | OpenOffice.org Base | User submitted |
![]() | Microsoft Office | User submitted |
![]() | OOo4Kids Writer | User submitted |
![]() | progeCAD Professional | User submitted |
![]() | Complete OFFICE Wordsmith | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe Acrobat | User submitted |
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