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:
.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:
.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:
.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:
.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:
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
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