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, ...

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

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 extension is quite commonly used. The file itself 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 19 KB in size and range from 4 KB to 91 KB. The file type was used 20 years ago. Files like these are about prod, finanz, fidia, casa and list.
• 3% of all WQ1 files use the same file format, which have the signature HD. These files are not plain text files, so they also contain binary data. The files are 27 KB to 63 KB in size, with a median of 49 KB. The keywords 1st Alias=N/A, 1st Name, 1st Other Title=N/A, 1st Status=   1, 1st Gender=A, 1st Gender=B, 1st Married Status=B and Version=4 are typical for these files. Such WQ1 files store data about person-related data.

The remaining 2% of all WQ1 files are different files with different signatures. Just click the "Choose your .wq1 file to view" button on this page to find out what your WQ1 file is.