Opening a WPF File

The WPF file type is primarily associated with WordPerfect.

WPFFile Extension WPF
File extension: WPF
File type:  printer/document file

What is a WPF file?

WPF files mostly belong to WordPerfect. WPF files are files used by WordPerfect for Windows that store data for printing and document layout.
They come in two main forms:
  • Printer files: These include commands and instructions for page formatting, margins, and print settings. They ensure that a document is printed with the proper layout.
  • Document files: These contain full text along with layout data, enabling editing and precise printing through WordPerfect.
  • The internal structure follows WordPerfect's proprietary format, which maintains formatting when sent to a printer. For more details on usage and file handling, you can visit the WordPerfect website.
    FilExt.com tip: If you have issues viewing a WPF file, using WordPerfect for Windows or a compatible file converter is advised.

    How to open a WPF file

    You need a suitable software like WordPerfect to open a WPF 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 WPF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WPF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert WPF files:

    1. WordPerfect
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WPF files are often referred to as WordPerfect page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Enable Document
    3. InForms
      inForms was created by Novell in 1993, to allow a user to fill out a form and store the data to a database. The latest program update patch is dated 1998. Related links: Novell InForms Patch Page
    4. WordPerfect (Text File) by Corel Corporation
      Related links: CKNOW Info Page
    5. WorldPort Fax

    Technical Data for WPF File Extension

    File classification:
    Page Layout
    Related files:

    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: WinAce preset file, FileType: WinAce preset file, AppName: WinAce Archiver v2.5
    EXEFile: WinAce.exe

    ProgramID: WinAce preset file
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinAce\winace.exe %1

    ProgramID: WinAce preset file
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\winace.exe

    ProgramID: Pagis.EDoc
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ScanSoft\Pagis\EDocView.exe


    a wpf printer/document file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with WPF files

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