Properties of WPT Files and How to Open a File with .wpt Extension

WPT files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: WordPerfect Template

General Information

Title	WPT File Extension
Extension	.wpt
Full Form	WordPerfect Template
File Type	Document Template File
Developer	Corel Corporation
MIME Type	application/vnd.wordperfect

File Function

Primary Function	Store templates
Additional Functions	Standardize documents
Features	Pre-formatted, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality	Highly structured
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Document Creation	Yes
Office Administration	Yes
Legal Documents	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Macro viruses
Best Practices	Scan for viruses

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	1980s
Latest Version	WordPerfect X9 (2018)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.wpd, .doc, .dot

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Corel WordPerfect Office	Commercial	Windows
LibreOffice	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
SoftMaker Office	Commercial	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Kingsoft Writer Template

WPT templates can be used for resumes, letterheads, weekly planners, newsletters, job descriptions, certificates, and other documents. While WPT files have multiple uses, the main file type is the proprietary Corel WPD format associated with WordPerfect. Examples of templates include company letterheads, business memos, legal forms, and mailing envelopes. You can open over 400 file formats with File Viewer Plus. To open a WPT file with WordPerfect, select File → Open… or File → New Template… Select packaged with WordPerfect.

WPT templates can also be converted to spreadsheet files like .DOT, .DOC and .DOCX. Writer comes with several templates and allows downloading more. They are used for documents often replicated. Writer features text editing, formatting, spell check, word count, thesaurus, and add-ins. It is similar to Microsoft Office but available for free.

The WPS Office suite has four tools: Writer, spreadsheet, presentation, and PDF software. The suite is accessible in one module. WPS Office is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. The app includes free cloud storage and supports over 50 languages.

Kingsoft Writer is the free word processor bundled with Kingsoft Office. The related WPT file extension stores page layout styles and formatting. It builds multiple .WPS files with identical layout and text. Previously made templates work for designed certificates, job descriptions, newsletters, planners, letterheads, resumes and more. Works Template belongs to category “Page Layout Files”.

Another WPT file type associates with MapSource by Garmin. Such waypoint files use the WPT extension but save in another format. They are not the Kingsoft Office type. Trimble, Magellan and Garmin GPS devices also generate waypoint files. Most WPT files open in seven programs, chiefly Corel WordPerfect X8. The file types categorize as text, page layout or game files. Multiple operating systems can view WPTs on computers or mobile devices. But editing depends on the software. These files have low popularity among everyday users.

General Information

Title	WPT File Extension
Extension	.wpt
Full Form	Kingsoft Writer Template
File Type	Document Template File
Developer	Kingsoft Corporation
MIME Type	application/vnd.ms-word.template.macroEnabled.12

File Function

Primary Function	Store template
Additional Functions	Standardize documents
Features	Pre-formatted, Layouts

File Characteristics

Quality	Pre-defined
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Document Creation	Yes
Business Documents	Yes
Academic Papers	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Macro viruses
Best Practices	Scan templates, Disable macros

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Associated with WPS
Latest Version	Varies with WPS

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.doc, .docx, .dot, .dotx

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
WPS Office Writer	Free, Premium	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS

Type 3: Works Template

The proprietary Corel WPD format is the main file type used with WordPerfect. WPT templates are a helpful format to re-use a document to create other documents with a similar layout or content. Exampl...

General Information

Title	WPT File Extension
Extension	.wpt
Full Form	Microsoft Works Template
File Type	Document Template
Developer	Microsoft
MIME Type	application/vnd.ms-works

File Function

Primary Function	Store template
Additional Functions	Pre-format documents
Features	Predefined layout, Placeholder text

File Characteristics

Quality	Template dependent
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Document Creation	Yes
Standardized Forms	Yes
Business Templates	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Macro viruses
Best Practices	Scan for malware, Disable macros

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Mid-1990s
Latest Version	Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.wps, .doc, .dot

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Microsoft Works	Discontinued	Windows
LibreOffice	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
Apache OpenOffice	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 4: Cube 2 Waypoint File

Waypoints can be linked to pre-defined paths. To create a file, enter waypoint mode. Mark locations as you move. Cube 2 was released in 2004. It is a free game engine. Programs open or reference WPT...

General Information

Title	.WPT File Extension
Extension	.wpt
Full Form	Cube 2 Waypoint File
File Type	Game File
Developer	Wouter van Oortmerssen
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store waypoints
Additional Functions	AI navigation, Pathfinding
Features	Coordinates, Node-based

File Characteristics

Quality	Game-dependent
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes, with editor

Use Cases

Game Development	Yes
Bot Navigation	Yes
Modding	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low risk
Best Practices	Validate format, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	2004
Latest Version	Dependent on game version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.cfg, .map, .ogz

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Cube 2: Sauerbraten	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux