WPS file format description

Many people share .wps files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .wps file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .wps files.

5 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.wps - Microsoft Works Document

The WPS document files are related to Works Converter. WPS file is a Microsoft Works document. The Works Converter allows you to convert word processor documents created in Microsoft Works to Microsoft Word and other Works programs.

Application:

Works Converter

Category:

Document files

Mime-type:

application/vnd.ms-works

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Microsoft Works Document related extensions:

.col: HTML Help Collection
.mpf: Microsoft Media Package File
.obt: Microsoft Office Binder Template
.obo: OBO-Edit Document
.fdw: FEBDOK Document
.vrd: Microsoft Visio Report Definition

.wps - WorkPlace Pro Utilities Property Sheets Data

The WPS data files are related to WorkPlace Pro Utilities. WPS file is a WorkPlace Pro Utilities Property Sheets Data. WorkPlace Pro Utilities is a stand-alone application that works with Niagara R2 stations to provide new and additional functionality during all phases of development and maintenance.

Application:

WorkPlace Pro Utilities

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

WorkPlace Pro Utilities Property Sheets Data related extensions:

.lau: AutoClient Local Authentication Data
.xcc: Fiery Color Profiler Locked Profile
.dbheader: Download Boost Header Data
.sdb2: Shure Wireless Workbench Database
.fci: Fiery Clone Tool Image
.aedtz: ANSYS Electronics Desktop Archive

.wps - Kingsoft Writer Document

The WPS document files are related to Kingsoft Office. WPS file is a Kingsoft Writer Document. Kingsoft Writer is the free word processor that comes bundled with Kingsoft Office.

Application:

Kingsoft Office

Category:

Document files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Kingsoft Writer Document related extensions:

.dwd: Davka Writer Document
.wac: Inkling Sketch XML Data
.ppp: Serif PagePlus Publication
.cpt: Pocket Slides Presentation
.epa: ePhotoAlbum Album Data
.std: PROMT Translator Document

.wps - Rockbox Custom Theme Data

The WPS data files are related to Rockbox. WPS fle is a Rockbox Custom Theme Data. Rockbox is an open source replacement firmware for mp3 players.

Application:

Rockbox

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Rockbox Custom Theme Data related extensions:

.codec: Rockbox Codec
.ipod: Rockbox iPod Firmware
.rock: Rockbox Plug-in

.wps - Painkiller Overdose WPS Data

The WPS game data files are related to Painkiller Overdose. WPS file is a Painkiller Overdose WPS Data. Painkiller: Overdose is a stand-alone expansion pack for the first-person shooter video game Painkiller.

Application:

Painkiller Overdose

Category:

Game Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Painkiller Overdose WPS Data related extensions:

.player: Windward Player Profile Data
.key: Infinity Engine Key Data
.dxt: The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition Texture Data
.gg1: Goofy Golf Deluxe Course Data
.bst: Star Trek: Birth of the Federation Game Data
.vpp: Virtual Pool Game Data

Naturally, other applications may also use the .wps file extension. Even harmful programs can create .wps files. Be especially cautious with .wps files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .wps file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.wps

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .wps file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

aps, dps, eps, ps, pws, qps, sps, wls, wos, wp, wp5, wpc, wpe, wpq, wpw

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.pws: ProWorks Data
.wpc: WorkPlace Pro Utilities Data Collector Data
.wpw: WordPerfect Works Document
.aps: VS Binary Resource Script Data
.qps: CUTEr QPS Model
.wp: Corel WordPerfect Document

Operating systems

DataTypes.net currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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