Open Wordperfect Files: How to Open .Wpd in Microsoft Word

Do you have a WordPerfect file that you need to open in Microsoft Word? Don’t worry, it’s easy to do. In this article, we will show you how to open .Wpd files in Microsoft Word. We will also give you some tips on how to convert your WordPerfect documents into Microsoft Word format.

If you have a document created in WordPerfect, you may be wondering how to open it in Microsoft Word. While the two programs are different, there are a few ways to open Wordperfect files in Word.

Here are a few tips that will help you open Wordperfect files in Microsoft Word:

1. Save the file as a Word 97-2003 document

You can save your WP file as a .doc or .docx file. You might run into some problems with the formatting if you don’t save it correctly, but this is one option. If you need to send the document to someone who uses another version of Microsoft Word, then this isn’t an acceptable solution. However, if all parties are using Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010, then converting to .doc will not cause any issues.

2. Use OpenOffice (Open Office)

Openoffice has added support for WordPerfect files since they upgraded their software in 2008 (previously they said there were no plans to support WordPerfect documents). With open office installed, you should have all the software you need to open a WordPerfect file. If you have an older version of Open Office, you can install a compatibility pack to gain support for opening WP files.

3. Convert the WordPerfect File to Microsoft Word with a 3rd Party Program

There are several ways to convert your WP file into .doc format. A free conversion option is using LibreOffice (if it’s installed on your computer). This will only work if your WP files are saved as RTF files, but most versions of WPD save as RTF by default. Then, if LibreOffice isn’t already installed on your computer, you can use a Wordperfect File Converter to convert the file into a Microsoft Word document.

4. Use Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for WordPerfect Files

Another option is to download and install Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for WordPerfect files. With this program, you will be able to open WP files from any version of Microsoft Office since 1997 (except 2010). The compatibility pack may not support all the formatting in your file, but it’s a great free alternative. You can also try Perfect It, which is an add-on that helps with cleaning up documents before conversion.

5. Convert Your WP File to Docx Format

If you have a lot of older word processor documents that need converting or just want a free way to do it, then Kutools for Word is a good tool that can help. Kutools for Word has a free add-on that will convert your WP file into Docx format without losing its formatting. It also provides you with the option to save as DOC and RTF files, if needed.

If you need more options than what the Microsoft Compatibility pack offers, try using ABS Word Utilities to open your WP file in Microsoft Word (as well as Excel and PowerPoint) along with several other useful tools such as changing case and removing unnecessary characters from documents.

6. Use Text Converter Software

There are some text converter programs that can help you open Wordperfect files. Some of these only support the .rtf format, but if you already have Libre Office installed (which is free) then this could be an option for you. This program won’t clean up your file like Perfect-It or Kutools for Word may do, but it will at least let you open and view your document in Microsoft Word.

Some other options include using UNetbootin to install WPDOS on a flash drive, which can give you access to WordPerfect anytime wherever you want to use it.

7. Open Wordperfect files in Microsoft Word.

If you have Windows Vista or 7, then you can convert WP files to doc format with the built-in Microsoft Word program. Just open the file as if it were any other document and click on Save As. The only downside is that this will not work for everyone (if you are using XP or earlier), but worth a try if you are having issues with the other programs.

If none of these options works for you, there is a way to open WPDOS on Microsoft Office Online. Another advantage of using the online version is that you won’t have to download anything. This service is free and available as long as you have an active internet connection. It does not support all of the formatting features of WP, but it will allow you to edit and view your documents.

Conclusion

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