Kinds of WPD Files

Main WPD Affiliation

.WPD

Formatting:	.wpd
Group:	WordPerfect Document

WPD is is a text document created by Corel WordPerfect software which is a popular word processor. It may contain formatted text, tables, drawn objects, and images.

Developer:	Corel
Division:	Text Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wpd

Software Programs That Open The WordPerfect Document:

Corel WordPerfect X8 by Corel

Windows

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Nuance OmniPage Pro X by Nuance

Mac

Universal Document Viewer Pro by Apple

Mac

Other WPD File Associations

.WPD

Formatting:	.wpd
Group:	ACT! 2 Word Processing Document

ACT! 2 Word Processing Document is a text document format used by version 2 of ACT! contact management software.

Developer:	Swiftpage, Inc.
Division:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open ACT! 2 Word Processing Document Files:

Act! by Swiftpage, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.WPD

Formatting:	.wpd
Group:	602Text Word Processing Document

WPD is a text document created with 602Text which is an older word processing program for Windows included with 602PC Suite (similar to Microsoft Windows).

Developer:	Software602
Division:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open 602Text Word Processing Document Files:

602Text by Software602

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of WPD Problems

Troubles Opening WPD Files

Corel WordPerfect X8 Disappeared

When trying to open your WPD file, you get the error "Can't Open WPD File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Corel WordPerfect X8 for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When another WPD application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Incorrect Corel WordPerfect X8 Version

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Corel WordPerfect X8 installed that's incompatible with your WordPerfect Document type. You will need to download a newer version of Corel WordPerfect X8 if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your WordPerfect Document file was created by a newer Corel WordPerfect X8 than what you have installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your WPD file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening WPD files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Additional WPD Opening Issues

Although you might already have Corel WordPerfect X8 or another WPD-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening WordPerfect Document files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading WPD files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry WPD file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the WPD file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Corel WordPerfect X8 or other WPD-related program
• WPD file corruption
• The WPD is infected with a virus
• Drivers associated with WPD software need to be updated
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your WordPerfect Document file successfully