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Convert WP5 to DOCX

File Extension	WP5
Full Name	WordPerfect 5 Document Format

File Extension	DOCX
Full Name	Microsoft Word 2007/2010 Open XML Document Format

The .docx file type refers to Microsoft word’s most recent file type. Beginning with the 2007 version of Word, Microsoft’s proprietary software for word processing, the word files are now saved with the .docx extension instead of the old .doc. This is in line with Microsoft’s approach to be compliant with the open XML standards.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "WP5") to another (referred to as "DOCX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, WP5 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 WP5 to format DOCX becomes essential.

So, how can we perform WP5 to DOCX 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 WP5 and transforming it into format DOCX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of WP5 to DOCX converters.

Conversion from WP5 to DOCX

WP5 to DOCX

Corel WordPerfect

How to convert the WP5 file to DOCX?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of WP5 to DOCX. 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 WP5 file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file WP5, the format of which you are going to change
Load the WP5 file to the application
Select the output format of the DOCX file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file DOCX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted DOCX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the WP5 format:

Other conversions
to the DOCX 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.