WPS File Extension

WPS file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Microsoft Works Word Processor Document. WPS has been classified as Common File Types. This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open WPS files in Microsoft Works program.

Microsoft Works Word Processor Document File Type

What is a WPS File Type?

WPS file open in LibreOffice Writer 5Microsoft Works 9 was the final version of Works and the software was discontinued in 2010. However, Windows users can still open WPS files created by Works versions 6 to 9 with Microsoft Office applications and "Microsoft Works 6–9 File Converter" installed. WPS file can also be opened in LibreOffice.The macOS (Mac OS X) version of Microsoft Works was discontinued after version 4.0. Therefore, most modern Works documents cannot be opened using Works for Mac. However, WPS files can be opened in macOS using NeoOffice 2.2 or later, which includes the "libwps" library.On Linux systems, WPS files can be opened using OxygenOffice Professional or another variation of the OpenOffice.org suite that includes the "libwps" library. Some Linux distributions may also include a program called wps2odt, which uses libwps and can convert WPS files to .ODT files. A package called "writerperfect" may also include wps2odt if the appropriate version of libwps is available.Also, the Writer program included with the free LibreOffice suite is another program that supports WPS files. It is a great alternative for Windows, macOS, and Linux users.NOTE: The WPS format was discontinued by Microsoft in 2006 and was replaced by the standard Microsoft Word ".DOC" format.

Free online WPS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .WPS (Microsoft Works Word Processor Document) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to WPS, merge, split and compare the WPS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

WPS=8870 Converter

Open WPS=8870

Edit WPS=8870

Compare WPS=8870 Files

Merge WPS=8870 Files

Split WPS=8870 Files

WPS=8870 Metadata Viewer

WPS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Microsoft Works Word Processor Document .WPS=8870 File Extensions while opening the .WPS=8870 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open WPS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Microsoft Works Word Processor Document on your system such as Microsoft Works.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Works program for *.wps (Microsoft Works Word Processor Document) files.
   
   

   Associate WPS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.WPS (e.g example.wps) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Works program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .wps files.
   
   

   Associate WPS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.WPS (e.g example.wps) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Works program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Works extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related WPS File Extensions

WPS default file extension is .WPS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for WPS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WPS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open WPS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	LibreOffice 6 for Windows	Open Source	LibreOffice
	IMSI TurboPDF 7 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	Microsoft Works 9 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Kingsoft WPS Office 2019 for Windows	Freeware	Kingsoft

Open WPS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	LibreOffice 6 for MacOs	Open Source	LibreOffice
	Kingsoft WPS Office 2019 for MacOs	Freeware	Kingsoft

Open WPS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	LibreOffice 6 for Linux	Open Source	LibreOffice
	Kingsoft WPS Office 2019 for Linux	Freeware	Kingsoft

Open WPS file on Web

Open WPS file on iOS

Open WPS file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Kingsoft WPS Office for Android 12 for Android	Freeware	Kingsoft

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