WTF is a .....wps file?

[widgeon13]

I received some docs that are wps files and I can't open w/ MS Office or Apple works. What application (program) do I need to open so I can read the stupid things?

Thanks

[lendaddy]

It's a MS Works file.

[masraum]

Google is amazing isn't it?

"wps file extension"

File Type 1 Microsoft Works Word Processor Document (Most common)
Popularity 5 stars Very Common
Category Text Files
File Description Text document created with Microsoft Works Word Processor; similar to Microsoft Word (.DOC) document, but does not include advanced formatting options and macros that a Word document may contain; can be opened with most versions of Microsoft Word (included with Microsoft Office) as well as Microsoft Publisher.

The Macintosh version of Microsoft Works was discontinued after version 4.0; the WPS format itself was discontinued by Microsoft in 2006 and replaced by the standard MS Word DOC format.

NOTE: To open WPS files from within Microsoft Publisher, you may need to select "Word 2000" or "All File Types" in the Open dialog box.
Program(s) that open wps files
Mac OS Mac OS Microsoft Works
Planamesa NeoOffice 2.2 or later
Convert with DataViz MacLinkPlus
Windows Windows Microsoft Works
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Publisher
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Updated 10/10/2008 Star Fix file extension .WPS errors.

File Type 2 Kingsoft Writer Document
Popularity 3 stars Average
Category Text Files
File Description Word processing document created with Kingsoft Writer, the word processor included with Kingsoft Office (KSO); may include formatted text, images, and advanced page formatting.
Program(s) that open wps files
Windows Windows Kingsoft Writer

[widgeon13]

Can't that be opened w/ MS Office? some kind of translation. All I get are pages of gobbley gook!

[widgeon13]

I know I could have gone to Google but you guys always offer such interesting dialog, it's more fun this way!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by widgeon13

Can't that be opened w/ MS Office? some kind of translation. All I get are pages of gobbley gook!

Well, as a works extension, apparently Word that comes with Office should open it, unless its the "Kingsoft Writer Document".

[71T Targa]

Originally Posted by widgeon13

Can't that be opened w/ MS Office? some kind of translation. All I get are pages of gobbley gook!

I've never had any luck opening a .WPS file with word.

[LakeCleElum]

You can download a free converter from MS to open it from MS Word.

[widgeon13]

Originally Posted by LakeCleElum

You can download a free converter from MS to open it from MS Word.

Can I download for Apple OS X or is it just for Windows operating system?

[masraum]

Here's an online tool that should convert the file for you.

Fortunately there is a free online converter that can convert a .wps file to a .doc file (or even a PDF file) – Zamzar.com. It works like this – you choose a WPS file from your computer, choose the file format to convert to, enter your email address and receive the converted file within minutes. I’ve already written about Zamzar previously – it’s a very useful free tool that can convert many different file formats.

[widgeon13]

Thanks very much, that's works very well and fast.

[masraum]

Excellent!