Convert WK1 to MDB
| File Extension | WK1 |
| Full Name | Lotus 1-2-3 Version 2.x Spreadsheet Format |
WK1 is a spreadsheet document file format used by no longer developed software Lotus 1-2-3,which was included in Lotus Smart Suite software productivity suite. WK1 documents were very popular in 1990s when Lotus products were competing with Microsoft office tools.
| File Extension | MDB |
| Full Name | Microsoft Access Database Format |
Files with the .MDB extension contain databases – their structure consisting of tables and fields as well as the data they contain, including their relations; the files can also contain saved forms for data entry, queries, procedures, reports, and safety settings. It is a file that is unique to the Microsoft Access software.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "WK1") to another (referred to as "MDB"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, WK1 file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format WK1 to format MDB becomes essential.
So, how can we perform WK1 to MDB file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format WK1 and transforming it into format MDB. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of WK1 to MDB converters.
Conversion from WK1 to MDB
How to convert the WK1 file to MDB?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of WK1 to MDB. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the WK1 file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file WK1, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the WK1 file to the application
- Select the output format of the MDB file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file MDB on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted MDB file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the WK1 format:
Other conversions
to the MDB format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.