How to open a .wpd file
Quick, free ways to open WordPerfect on any system.
A .wpd file is a WordPerfect Document. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads WordPerfect yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .wpd file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .wpd. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with Corel WordPerfect or Microsoft Word.
- On Mac, use LibreOffice Writer or online converters.
- On Linux, try LibreOffice Writer.
- Still stuck? Convert the .wpd to docx, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .wpd files
Windows
- Corel WordPerfect
- Microsoft Word
- LibreOffice Writer
macOS
- LibreOffice Writer
- online converters
Linux
- LibreOffice Writer
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Before you open it: Mostly safe. A .wpd file is a document; WordPerfect macros live in separate files, so the document itself rarely carries executable content. Usual caution with unexpected attachments applies.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .wpd file?
Almost always because no installed app understands WordPerfect. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I open a .wpd file without WordPerfect?
Microsoft Word and LibreOffice Writer both import .wpd directly: use File > Open and pick the file. Check the layout afterwards, as complex formatting can shift.
Why do law firms still use WordPerfect?
Habit plus features: Reveal Codes gives precise control over formatting codes, and decades of legal templates and pleadings exist in .wpd form.