How to convert WPD to ODT
- Add your .WPD file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .ODT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .ODT file.
What to expect
- Multi-column layouts may reflow after conversion - WordPerfect and ODT use different column models, so two-column documents may need minor adjustment.
- Embedded WPG graphics may be skipped or misrendered; plain text, standard images, and tables are unaffected.
- Very old WP4.2 documents may show more formatting gaps than WP5 or WP6+ files - try LibreOffice first, as it often handles them well enough.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy Corel WordPerfect to convert WPD to ODT?
No - LibreOffice Writer is free and opens
.wpd files natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux without any extra plugin.Is ODT a good long-term format for old WordPerfect archives?
Yes - ODT is an ISO open standard (ISO/IEC 26300) supported by multiple free applications, so converted files stay editable without vendor lock-in.
Do footnotes and endnotes survive the conversion?
Usually yes - both WordPerfect and ODT handle footnotes well, though custom numbering styles and separators are worth a quick check after converting.
My converted ODT shows garbled text - what should I check?
Open the
.wpd directly in LibreOffice first; if it displays correctly there, re-export to .odt. If LibreOffice itself shows garbled text, the file may be password-protected or an older WP4.2 document.Programs that convert WPD: AbiWord · Microsoft Word · AbiWord for Mac · AbiWord for Linux · Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) · LibreOffice Writer
