Convert WPS to Word (DOCX)
Make old Microsoft Works word-processor documents fully editable in Microsoft Word — one file or ten thousand, converted locally on your PC.
TL;DR
Install the free Works Converter trial, add your .wps files, choose DOCX, and convert. You get real, editable Word documents — headings, tables, and lists intact — with nothing uploaded anywhere.
How to convert WPS to Word (DOCX) — step by step
Install Works Converter (free trial)
Download the offline installer for Windows 10/11. The trial converts up to 10 files free with all features enabled — enough to verify your documents come out right.
Add WPS files or an entire folder
Drag and drop files, or point the app at a folder tree. It detects Works content by inspecting the files themselves, so mislabeled or extension-less files still convert.
Choose DOCX as the output format
Select Word (.docx) output. Need PDF copies too? Select both formats and get them in a single pass.
Convert and open in Word
Click Convert, then open the results directly in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, or Google Docs. Documents are fully editable.
Why convert Microsoft Works files to Word?
Microsoft Works was discontinued in 2009, and modern Word cannot open .wps files from most Works versions — the built-in converters Microsoft once shipped are long gone. Converting WPS to DOCX turns frozen archives back into living, editable documents your whole team can work with.
Unlike copy-pasting text out of a viewer, a proper conversion preserves structure — paragraph styles, tables, and lists — so letters, reports, and records stay usable, not just readable.
Safer than free online converters
Online converters require uploading confidential Microsoft Works files to third-party servers. Works File Converter runs entirely on your Windows PC — nothing is uploaded.
That matters for payroll, ledgers, rate cases, and any archive covered by GDPR, confidentiality, or audit requirements.
FAQ
Is there a free way to convert Microsoft Works files?
Yes. The free trial of Works File Converter converts up to 10 files with full features — no signup and no watermarks. Unlimited conversions are a one-time $39.95 license (no subscription).
Is this an online converter? Do my files get uploaded?
No. Works File Converter is a Windows desktop app. Every conversion runs locally on your PC. Nothing is uploaded.
Can I convert an entire folder at once?
Yes. Point the app at a folder (it scans subfolders) and batch-convert .wps, .wks, .xlr, .wdb, and .wpt files in parallel.
Can Microsoft Word open .wps files by itself?
Recent versions of Word cannot open most .wps files — Microsoft removed the Works import converter years ago. Converting to DOCX first is the reliable path.
Will formatting like tables and lists survive the conversion?
Yes. Works Converter maps Works word-processor structure to native Word equivalents — tables, headers, and lists come through as editable Word elements, not images.
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Ready to make your Microsoft Works files editable again?
Free trial converts 10 files to Word — full fidelity, no uploads, no watermarks.
Free trial
Full app features - up to 10 files
Windows 10 or 11
Download the offline installer below for the full 10-file trial. Conversion stays on your PC.