FILE FORMAT GUIDE
What is a WPD file?
Corel WordPerfect’s legacy editable word-processing format. Use this guide to decide whether to keep WPD or convert it for a different workflow.
PRACTICAL OVERVIEW
Where WPD works well
WPD is a strong choice for recovering legal, business, and archival documents created in WordPerfect.
The right output depends on what must remain editable, how the file will be shared, and which application or device needs to open it.
FORMAT QUESTIONS
About WPD files
What is WPD best used for?
WPD works especially well for recovering legal, business, and archival documents created in WordPerfect.
What can change during conversion?
Reveal-code formatting, fonts, fields, equations, and embedded objects can change outside WordPerfect. Features that do not exist in the chosen output format cannot be carried across exactly.
Should I keep the original WPD file?
Yes. Keep the original until you have opened the result and checked its layout, quality, data, media tracks, or other important details.