How to convert WPD to DOCX
- Add your .WPD file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DOCX in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DOCX file.
What to expect
- Multi-column layouts and WordPerfect-specific styles may reflow after conversion - always review the result in Word.
- Embedded WPG (WordPerfect Graphics) images may not appear in the converted file; Corel WordPerfect Office handles them natively.
- Microsoft Word's WordPerfect import filter was removed from some recent Microsoft 365 builds - if Word cannot open the
.wpd, use LibreOffice instead.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy WordPerfect to convert a WPD file?
No. LibreOffice Writer (free and open-source) opens
.wpd files and saves them as .docx on Windows, macOS, and Linux. WordPerfect Office gives higher fidelity on complex documents but is not required for most conversions.Can Microsoft Word open a .wpd file directly?
Sometimes. Word historically included a WordPerfect import filter, but Microsoft removed it from some Microsoft 365 versions. If Word cannot open the file, use LibreOffice to convert it to
.docx first.Why do so many old legal documents use WPD format?
US law firms, courts, and federal agencies adopted WordPerfect in the late 1980s and relied on it well into the 2000s for features like reveal codes, precise footnoting, and strong macro tools. As a result
.wpd files appear regularly in court records and government archives.The converted DOCX looks wrong - what can I do?
Open the
.wpd in LibreOffice first and check if it renders correctly there. If it does, try saving to .odt first and then converting that .odt to .docx - this sometimes produces cleaner results.Programs that convert WPD: Microsoft Word · AbiWord · Corel WordPerfect · KWord · LibreOffice Writer · OpenOffice.org Writer
