WPF File Extension

WPF file icon

WordPerfect Form

What is a WPF file?

The WPF extension is related to WordPerfect Form and is classified in the Document Files category, which contains 969 files.

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

WPF files are supported by Windows. To open a WPF file, you can choose from 2 programs such as WordPerfect and WordPerfect Office.

Programs that support WPF files

How to open a WPF file?

If you cannot open a WPF 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 stand out as the preferred programs to manage WPF files effectively. To install the current version of WordPerfect, go directly to the official Corel website. The universal package for all operating systems is available there.

After successful installation, your operating system should seamlessly handle WPF files via WordPerfect.

Set WordPerfect as the default WPF program

Change Default Program on Mac

  1. Right click or Control + left click on the desired WPF file;
  2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
  3. Go to the lower section of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. By default, it is set to "Recommended Programs";
  4. Select "All Programs" from this menu and proceed to search for WordPerfect. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default option.

Set default programs for Windows

  1. Start by right-clicking on your WPF file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
  2. In the pop-up window, select the WordPerfect application;
  3. Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening WPF files.

Convert files to and from WPF

For difficult WPF files, try converting them to formats like DOC, DOCX, WP4 or similar formats to improve usability.

Be aware that converting a WPF file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Convert WPF to other file formats

Solve problems with WPF files

WPF files may present some challenges, but most can be easily addressed with minor software tweaks. See the troubleshooting tips below for guidance.

What are the ways to check if my WPF file is damaged?

WPF document files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:

  • The file does not respond or shows errors when opening it;
  • The file exhibits poor performance during editing operations in WordPerfect;
  • The file stops responding or freezes in WordPerfect or other programs;
  • Unexplained WPF file size inflation;
  • Actions performed on the file result in the appearance of error notifications;

Why does WordPerfect crash or shut down frequently?

Insufficient updates for Corel products can cause WordPerfect to crash. Be sure to regularly install the latest software updates.

Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.

Is there any specific software or utility that can help repair a damaged WPF file?

Use a recovery program to open the damaged WPF file, and in the menu, click "Repair" to start the repair operation. Wait for the recovery process to finish, allowing automatic repair of damaged document files.

How to edit a WPF file?

To make changes to WPF files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the document files. Online WPF editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for WordPerfect Form.

Best WPF Editor Software in 2026

With the mentioned criteria in mind, we have assembled a selection of WPF editors.

WPF Editor SoftwareDeveloperPlatformsOverall Rating
WordPerfectCorelWindows4.9 out of 5 (36 reviews)