How do I open a .WPS file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .WPS files using LibreOffice Writer, Microsoft Word (with converter pack), WPS Office. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .WPS to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .WPS file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Use LibreOffice or online conversion tools to read old Microsoft Works .WPS files

Can I convert a .WPS file to other formats?

Yes! .WPS can be converted to formats such as .DOCX, .PDF directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .WPS file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .WPS file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .WPS files?

You can open .WPS files using LibreOffice Writer, Microsoft Word (with converter pack), WPS Office.

Documents • MIME: application/vnd.ms-works

.WPS – WPS File Format

Q: What is a .WPS file?

A .WPS file is a WPS File Format associated with Documents. WPS is a legacy document format created by Microsoft Works suite before being replaced by Microsoft Word.

WPS is a legacy document format created by Microsoft Works suite before being replaced by Microsoft Word.

Primary Category Documents

MIME Type application/vnd.ms-works

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .WPS

LibreOffice Writer

windows, mac, linux • Free

Microsoft Word (with converter pack)

windows, mac, linux • Free

WPS Office

windows, mac, linux • Free