WCH File Extension

WCH file icon

Corel WordPerfect Macro Facility

  • File Type wch
  • Developer Corel Corporation
  • Popularity
    4.3 (37 votes)
  • Application WordPerfect
  • Category Data Files

What is a WCH file?

The WCH file extension is linked to Corel WordPerfect Macro Facility and belongs to the Data Files category, which includes 6196 files.

The Corel WordPerfect Macro Facility (WCH) was developed by Corel, which created file format and 27 programs to work with them.

WCH files are compatible with various operating systems, including Windows. To others a WCH file, you can choose from 2 programs such as WordPerfect and WordPerfect Office.

Programs that support WCH files

How to open a WCH file?

If you cannot open a WCH file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

WordPerfect and WordPerfect Office are recognized as the most popular software solutions for dealing with WCH files. To set up the newest version of WordPerfect on your device, simply go to the official Corel website. There you can download the edition compatible with every operating system.

Once installed, WordPerfect will be set as the default program, and WCH files will open automatically.

Set WordPerfect to open WCH by default

Setting a default program by file type in Windows

  1. Right click on your WCH file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
  2. Find the WordPerfect application in the pop-up window and select it as your preferred program;
  3. Select the "Always use this application" check box and click "OK" to save your selection as the default application for opening WCH files.

Change default apps on Mac

  1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired WCH file to access the file’s context menu;
  2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
  3. At the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, where "Recommended Programs" is already selected by default;
  4. Within this menu, select "All Programs" and then locate WordPerfect. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.

Easy WCH Troubleshooting

Certain problems with WCH files can be conveniently fixed with small software tweaks. Here are some helpful tips to address them.

What are the steps to repair a damaged WCH file?

Open the corrupted WCH file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item. Please be patient while the recovery process completes, which will automatically restore the damaged data files.

How do I know if my WCH file is corrupted?

Corrupted WCH data files may show the following signs:

  • Attempts to open the file result in errors or failed results;
  • The file causes WordPerfect or other programs to hang or crash during operation;
  • Unexplained increase in WCH file size;
  • Error messages appear while working with the file;

What are the reasons behind WordPerfect crash?

The likely cause of WordPerfect crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for Corel products.

Restarting your computer is often an effective solution to resolve various common problems. Therefore, it is recommended to do so before making any changes to the software configuration.