All about WQ1 Files

The WQ1 file type is primarily associated with Quattro Pro.

WQ1	File extension: WQ1
	File type:	spreadsheet

What is a WQ1 file?

WQ1 files mostly belong to Quattro Pro. WQ1 files are used mainly in a legacy spreadsheet context and, in fewer cases, for will documents.

Quattro Pro Spreadsheet: Most WQ1 files store tabular data with rows, columns, and formulas. These files were created by software linked to Quicken and are best handled by a Quattro Pro-compatible application.

Will Writing Document: A small number of WQ1 files are produced by will-writing software like WillsQuest, saving legal document details in a specialized layout.

FilExt.com tip: When working with a WQ1 file, knowing its origin helps choose the right application for viewing or editing. For more support on the spreadsheet version, visit the Quicken webpage.

How to open a WQ1 file

You need a suitable software like Quattro Pro to open a WQ1 file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your WQ1 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WQ1 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online WQ1 File Viewer

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How to convert WQ1 files to XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV, TXT, PDF, ...

If you want to convert or edit a WQ1 file, you can use our free Online WQ1 File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .wq1 file to view" on this page.
Your WQ1 file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the desired spreadsheet format (e.g. XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV, TXT, PDF, ...).
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert WQ1 files:

Quattro Pro
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WQ1 files are often referred to as Quattro Pro spreadsheets because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Quattro Pro Spreadsheet

WQ1 format details:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the WQ1 files looks like this:

The WQ1 file extension is rarely used and is mainly used by one program with a specific format. But the following two file formats are common:

95% of all WQ1 files belong to Quattro Pro for DOS spreadsheet. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The files are on average 20 KB in size and range from 5 KB to 110 KB. The file type was used 20 years ago.

All the rest of the WQ1 files (5%) have different formats. If you want to find out which format your WQ1 file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .wq1 file to view".

Technical Data for WQ1 File Extension

File classification:

Spreadsheet

Related files:

qpw, wb1, wq2, xlsx, wq, sha, abx, xls, csv

Mime type:

application/x-quattro-pro

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: CorelDRAW.Graphic.11, FileType: CorelDRAW 11.0 Graphic, AppName: CorelDRAW(R)
EXEFile: coreldrw.exe

ProgramID: MoreInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Netzip Classic\MoreInfo.exe %l

a wq1 spreadsheet is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WQ1 files

Associate the WQ1 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open spreadsheets. Because only the current version supports the latest WQ1 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Quattro Pro update.
To make sure that your WQ1 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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