How to convert WPS to RTF
- Add your .WPS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .RTF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .RTF file.
What to expect
- The
.wpsextension is shared by Microsoft Works and Kingsoft WPS Office - these are entirely different formats; this guide covers only the Microsoft Works variant. - Works 8 and 9
.wpsfiles are stored internally in Word binary format, so they open in more tools; Works 1-7 files rely on the libwps filter in LibreOffice or OpenOffice. - Modern Microsoft 365 has dropped the Works file converter, so Word cannot open
.wpsfiles directly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open the converted .rtf in Microsoft Word?
Yes - RTF has been supported by Word since its earliest versions and opens without issue in any current release, including Microsoft 365.
Will my formatting survive the conversion?
Simple formatting - fonts, bold, italic, paragraph alignment, and basic tables - carries over cleanly. Complex embedded objects or unusual layouts from older Works versions may not convert perfectly.
My .wps file will not open in Word. Is it corrupted?
Almost certainly not - Microsoft 365 removed the Works file converter, so Word simply has no filter for
.wps. Use LibreOffice Writer instead.Does this work for Kingsoft WPS Office .wps files?
No - Kingsoft
.wps files use an entirely different format. Open them in WPS Office and export from there.Programs that convert WPS: Microsoft Word · ABC Amber Text Converter · OpenOffice.org Writer · LibreOffice Writer · PrimoOnline
