File Extension Database

Open LWP File

An LWP file is created by an office or word processing software called Lotus Word Pro, thus being a text file.

The Lotus Word Pro software is the word processing software developed by the Lotus Development company and is part of the Lotus Smart Suite, IBM's office suite par excellence.

The LWP file is designed to be used by IBM OS/2 and Microsoft Windows enabled versions of Lotus Word Pro. This program was initially based on Ami Pro, a word processor created and used by Samna, acquired by Lotus in the 90s.

The LWP file is used to save various types of documents, including reports and proposals, and contains various types of text elements, such as graphics, tables, formulas, fonts, and other elements in the document.

In addition to the Lotus Word Pro software, the LWP file can be opened and printed using Verity KeyView for Lotus which is compatible with the Windows operating system.

To work with LWP files, the use of the following programs is recommended:

Lotus Word Pro (Unavailable)
Verity KeyView

How Can I Open LWP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open LWP file is to find a LWP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LWP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open LWP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as LWP file opener then try to search online for "LWP viewer", "application to open LWP file" or "open LWP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open LWP file

How Can I Open LWP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a LWP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LWP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with LWP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as LWP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open LWP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open LWP file then try to search for "LWP viewer", "application to open LWP file" or "read LWP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read LWP file

How Can I Open LWP File on Android

If you downloaded a LWP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded LWP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "LWP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "LWP viewer", "LWP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open LWP File on iPhone or iPad

To open LWP File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the LWP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "LWP". This way you can find apps which can open LWP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "LWP viewer" or "LWP file" online in your favorite search engine.