What Is a WPS File?

Most files with the WPSfile extensionare either Microsoft Works documents or WPS Writer documents.

The Works document file format was discontinued by Microsoft in 2006 when it was replaced byDOC.

WPS Cloud uploading a WPS file

This file extension is also used for project tweaks files created by Translator’s Workbench.

Fortunately, WPS files can also be opened with any of the latest versions ofMicrosoft Word.

In Word 2003 or newer, choose the “Works” file throw in when browsing for the file.

WPS Office Writer save as prompt

it’s possible for you to open one of those with theWPS Office Writer software.

WPS Cloudis an online version of this office suite that can initiate the file online.

Microsoft’s Word Vieweris another option if you just need toviewthe WPS and not actuallyeditit.

This free tool works for other documents, too, like DOC, DOT, RTF, andXML.

You might have luck usingTrados Studioto open Translator’s Workbench project files.

How to Convert a WPS File

There are two ways to convert a WPS file.

Then, download the converted document back to your rig to use it.

Still Can’t Open It?

Lots of files share the same extension letters.