WPS Types

Leading WPS Type

.WPS

File Ext:	.wps
File Type:	Kingsoft Writer Document

A WPS file is a word processing document which created by Kingsoft Writer. Kingsoft Office is an office suite for Microsoft Windows operating system that enables handlers to create many different types of documents. The WPS file is similar to Microsoft Word documents that comprise text, images, and page formatting.

Created by:	Kingsoft
Group:	Text Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wps

Software Programs That Open The Kingsoft Writer Document:

WPS Office by Kingsoft

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Secondary WPS Associations

.WPS

File Ext:	.wps
File Type:	Microsoft Works Word Processor Document

This WPS file is a document that created with Microsoft Works, a word processing software. This WPS file comprises document elements like a Microsoft Word (.DOC) document, nevertheless it does not include advanced formatting options and macros which found in a Word document. The WPS format was stopped by Microsoft in 2006 and was substituted by the standard ".DOC" format.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Works Word Processor Document Files:

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

Microsoft Works by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Compatible with:

Mac

.WPS

File Ext:	.wps
File Type:	Translator's Workbench Project File

This WPS file extension is related to the Translator's Workbench which is a language translation software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by SDL Tridion. This file type comprises projects from Translator's Workbench. This WPS file type is no longer actively used and replaced in higher versions of its original programs.

Created by:	Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL)
Group:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Translator's Workbench Project File Files:

SDL Trados by SDL Trados

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of WPS Problems

Troubles Opening WPS Files

Missing WPS Office

When trying to open your WPS file, you get the error "Can't Open WPS File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to WPS Office missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your WPS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: Another WPS-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

WPS Office Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Kingsoft Writer Document file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version WPS Office (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Kingsoft Writer Document file was created by a newer version of WPS Office than you have on your PC.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of WPS file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening WPS files are due to having the wrong version of WPS Office installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening WPSs

Even with the correct version of WPS Office installed, you can still experience difficulties opening WPSs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading WPS files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

• WPS file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the WPS file description from the Registry by mistake
• Invalid installation of a WPS-associated program (eg. WPS Office)
• Your WPS file is corrupted (issues with your Kingsoft Writer Document file itself)
• Your WPS has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware associated with WPS has outdated drivers
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Kingsoft Writer Document file