Types of WP3 Files

Primary WP3 File Association

.WP3

Extension:	.wp3
Class:	Microsoft Photo Story Project File

WP3 is a project file created by Photo Story software which is a program used for creating digital slideshows; contains pictures, effects, captions, audio, and playback settings.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Video Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wp3

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Photo Story Project File:

Photo Story by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other WP3 Descriptions

.WP3

Extension:	.wp3
Class:	WinPlot Data File

Data file associated with WinPlot software, a general-purpose plotting utility, which can draw (and animate) curves and surfaces.

Developer:	Interscape
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open WinPlot Data File Files:

WinPlot by Rick Parris

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening WP3 Files

Frequent WP3 Opening Issues

Photo Story is Not Installed

When trying to open your WP3 file, you get the error "Can't Open WP3 File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Photo Story missing in %%os%%. 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: If you don't have Photo Story installed, and you know of another program to open your WP3 file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Photo Story Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Photo Story won't support your Microsoft Photo Story Project File file. Installing the latest version of Photo Story from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Microsoft Photo Story Project File file was created by a different (newer) version of Photo Story than what's installed.

Tip: Investigate your WP3 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening WP3 files are due to having the wrong version of Photo Story installed.

Additional WP3 Opening Issues

Errors opening Microsoft Photo Story Project File files can still occur even with the latest Photo Story software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening WP3 files. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for WP3 are wrong
• Deletion of the WP3 file description from the Registry by mistake
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the WP3 format
• File corruption affecting your WP3 file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your WP3
• Device drivers for WP3-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft Photo Story Project File file