Opening WS4 Files

The WS4 file type is primarily associated with WordStar for Windows.

WS4	File extension: WS4
	File type:	Ver. 4 Document

What is a WS4 file?

WS4 files mostly belong to WordStar for Windows. Use our "Online WS4 Text Viewer" below to analyze your WS4 file and to see all text it contains.

How can I open a WS4 file?

You need a suitable software like WordStar for Windows to open a WS4 file. You need a suitable software like WordStar for Windows to open a WS4 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 WS4 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WS4 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Unable to Open a .WS4 File? Quick Solutions:

Because .WS4 files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Files received from old document archives or legacy system administrators are usually WordStar for Windows (Ver. 4) documents.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex or text editor:
- Readable text suggests a legacy document format.
- "PK" indicates a ZIP-based archive.
- Unreadable binary implies a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program; try WordStar for Windows, a compatible retro word processor, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for WS4 File Extension

Related files:

_ws4, wednesday, ws1, doc, ws2, ws5, ws6

Mime type:

application/x-wordstar

a ws4 Ver. 4 Document is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WS4 files

Associate the WS4 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open ver. 4 documents. Because only the current version supports the latest WS4 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available WordStar for Windows update.
To make sure that your WS4 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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