File Extension Database

Open WPS File

WPS file extension is used by Microsoft Works Word ProceSsor files. These files contain word processing documents created by the Microsoft Works software suite. MS Works is a cheaper alternative to Microsoft Office. WPS files may contain richly formatted text along with tables, images, clipart etc.

There exists a C++ library called libwps that allows opening WPS file and reading or writing a document information to it. This library allows applications such as OxygenOffice and NeoOffice to open and edit WPS files.

Typical WPS application file locations:

C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~1\WksWP.exe /SHELL "%1"

Typical WPS mime types:

application/msworks

Frequently associated Windows objects:

WksWPExe

How Can I Open WPS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WPS file is to find a WPS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WPS 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 WPS 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 WPS file opener then try to search online for "WPS viewer", "application to open WPS file" or "open WPS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WPS file

How Can I Open WPS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a WPS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WPS 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 WPS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as WPS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open WPS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open WPS file then try to search for "WPS viewer", "application to open WPS file" or "read WPS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read WPS file

How Can I Open WPS File on Android

If you downloaded a WPS 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 WPS 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 "WPS".
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 "WPS viewer", "WPS 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 WPS File on iPhone or iPad

To open WPS 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 WPS 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 "WPS". This way you can find apps which can open WPS 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 "WPS viewer" or "WPS file" online in your favorite search engine.