.WPD File Extension
WordPerfect Document
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What is a WPD file?
A WPD file is a text document created by Corel WordPerfect, a word processor for Windows included with the WordPerfect Office suite. It may contain formatted text, tables, charts, drawn objects, and images.
More Information
WordPerfect is used in home, academic, and business environments for letters, invitations, resumes, newsletters, and other documents. The application can save documents in a variety of formats, including the proprietary Corel WPD format, which is the application's primary file type.
You can choose the format you want to save the document in by selecting , then select the dropdown menu. Some formats besides WPD include Word .DOCX or .DOC, OfficeWriter .WP, and WordStar .WSD files.
NOTE: Corel discontinued the DOS and Macintosh versions of WordPerfect in 1997. However, the company still develops the Windows version and includes it as the primary application in the WordPerfect Office suite.
Common WPD Filenames
Document1.wpd - The default name given to a new WPD file by WordPerfect.
How to open a WPD file
You can open WPD files with Corel WordPerfect in Windows. The application is included with the Corel WordPerfect Office suite.
You can also use other word processing programs, such as Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer, to open WPD files. However, these applications may not fully support your document's formatting.
How to convert a WPD file
You can use Corel WordPerfect (Windows), Microsoft Word (Windows, Mac), CDRViewer (Mac), or LibreOffice (multiplatform) to convert WPD files to other formats. Because WordPerfect is the primary program that creates and uses WPD files, it will give you the best results. WordPerfect can convert WPD files to many formats, including: