Cannot Open a .wps File

Summary

Microsoft no longer has their .wps file converter available. There are free online converters available, but it is difficult to find any from a trusted website, so the safest option is to use LibreOffice.

Body

Issue/Question

How do you open or convert a .wps file to be viewed in Word?

Environment

  • Microsoft Word
  • LibreOffice

Cause

Microsoft Works .wps files cannot be opened in Microsoft Word without first being converted to .docx

Resolution

Install LibreOffice to open and convert the file with LibreOffice Writer

  1. Download the Installer
  2. Click to open the Installer
  3. Click Next
  4. Click Next
  5. Click Install

Note: This may require a reboot

  1. Click OK
  2. Click Finish
  3. Click Yes
  4. Double-Click the LibreOffice shortcut on the Desktop
  5. Click Open File
  6. Select the .wps file
  7. Click Open
  8. Click File
  9. Click Save As
  10. Select Word 2007-365 (*.docx)
  11. Click Save
  12. Click Use Word 2007-365 Format
  13. The file can now be viewed and edited in Microsoft Word

Details

Details

Article ID: 7284
Created
Fri 7/15/22 10:39 AM
Modified
Fri 1/3/25 12:11 PM
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