WPSConvert

WPSConvert

Convert Microsoft Works Files into Editable Word Documents, PDFs, and OpenDocument Formats Effortlessly.

4.3

WPSConvert is the most complete solution for recovering and migrating legacy Microsoft Works archives on Mac. Unlike read-only viewers, it converts .wps word processor files and .wks/.xlr spreadsheets into fully editable modern formats — including Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), OpenDocument (.odt, .ods), PDF, and RTF — while faithfully preserving original text styles, tables, headers, footers, images, and graphics. Everything runs natively and entirely offline, with no third-party dependency required.

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Key Features

Word Processor Conversion

Convert Microsoft Works word processor files (.wps, .wpt) into fully editable Word (.docx, .doc), OpenDocument Text (.odt), PDF, and RTF — fully compatible with the latest versions of Microsoft Word, with no Compatible Mode opening required.

Spreadsheet Conversion

Convert Microsoft Works spreadsheet files (.wks, .xlr) into Excel (.xlsx, .xls) and OpenDocument Spreadsheet (.ods) — the only Works converter on Mac that handles both document and spreadsheet formats.

Layout & Formatting Preservation

Accurately reconstructs paragraph styles, fonts, alignments, page margins, tables, lists, headers, footers, images, and graphics — retaining the complete structure of the original Works document.

High-Volume Batch Conversion

Convert entire directories of legacy Works files in one pass. Drag and drop documents or folders — WPSConvert automatically filters for supported file types and processes them all simultaneously.

Text Encoding Control

Apply custom text encoding for correct character conversion — especially useful for older Works files with non-standard character sets or regional text formatting.

Flexible Destination Options

Save converted files beside the originals in the same folder, or set a custom destination directory. Source folder hierarchy is automatically recreated at the target location.

Standalone & Fully Private

No Windows, Microsoft Works, or virtual machine needed. All conversion runs natively on your Mac — no internet connection, no third-party plugins, your files never leave your device.

System Requirements

macOS

Version
macOS 11.5 or later

The Word on the Street

Catch up on the latest buzz from our users about WPSConvert

★★★★★

More than I expected - Flawless indeed

Any person who had this not work, might try downloading again because it worked perfectly for me - on a 2010 MacMini. I have a boatload of old .wps files from a Windows computer where I was using Works for years - for decades. So I read the reviews, thought about my options, and gave it the old $5 try. Wow ! Not only was the operational dialog window intuitive and clear, it then did exactly as I set up my choices : export as .rtf - “Source a…

iManSC

★★★★★

Just what I needed

Excellent. Dragged the wps files etc from Works into this app. Asked for them to be converted into docx and excel. Chose to export them into my chosen file in Finder and a few seconds later -a perfect transfer. How frustrating it has been and how easy this app made it.

Mac V.

★★★★★

Works—perfectly!

There are several converters in the app store. I chose this one because it doesn’t just open the files, it 1. Converts them directly to .doc files, and 2. *with no loss of formatting.* None of the other converters I saw do either of these things. I am a college writing instructor, and I do a lot of work online. Students submit files that I later open and print. No matter what I say about Save As and submitting .doc or .rtf, there are always…

time F.

★★★★★

Wonderful!

I wasn't keen on purchasing this app due to the lack of recent reviews. I decided to pull the trigger as there aren't many apps on the market that can convert MS Works documents quickly and effectively. The app converting my 200 Works documents seamlessly due to the bulk conversion feature. And it did it fast -- super fast. Total conversion time was less than 2 minutes. Most formatting held which resulted only in mild cleanup. What a great t…

Micahc6v8

★★★★★

Worked on 10 Ancient Files

I had my doubts, but WPC Convert worked as advertised on first try for some seriously old .wps files. Computer here was a M2 2022 Macbook Air, so latest edition is pretty compatible. I had some minor format issue, but I had never seen the originals, so hard to say. I saw nothing better, particularly for the $4.99 price. Go for it....

Logic777

★★★★★

Pleased

I had my doubts but after purchasing I would say that it is well worth the money. I was stuck on a project because I could not open it on my laptop, but this app allowed me to not only open the file but it also allowed me to make changes and do everything I needed to do. When I opened the file after using the app, the formatting was slightly off, but nothing that a few changes couldnt fix. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and I recom…

HappyUser14

★★★★★

Super App!

I had over 350 old MS WKS files I needed to convert. I had found other apps that would convert WPS and WBD, but nothing for WKS. This worked like a dream. All files were converted in a snap. I’ve opened several. The content is all there. It looks like some of the cosmetic formatting is wonky, like bolded or doubled gridlines, but that didn’t matter for my purposes. I just needed the content converted. Well worth the $4.99 for me.

ShmRali

★★★★★

Great App!!

I first started using MS Works for my business in the 1980’s. I have thousands of .wks files that I could no longer open after I switched everything to MAC. Then came 'Works Converter’. Folks it works (no pun intended). I’ve been opening .wks files from the mid 90’s and am seeing my life pass before me. A++++++++

leisurebolt

★★★★★

it works

This just works. I have old wks files from my dad from 20 years ago. I plopped all 61 of them in and out popped 61 pdf files. Did it again to get xlsx files. Pretty neat. Worth it.

wswilson

★★★★★

Simple and Fast

I'm converting my mother-in-law's journals she wrote over her entire life. She had transcribed them to MS Works (for some reason) and that is the only format we have. She passed away in May and I am thankful to be able to convert these files to PDF.

Bluegrass B.

★★★★★

More than I expected - Flawless indeed

Any person who had this not work, might try downloading again because it worked perfectly for me - on a 2010 MacMini. I have a boatload of old .wps files from a Windows computer where I was using Works for years - for decades. So I read the reviews, thought about my options, and gave it the old $5 try. Wow ! Not only was the operational dialog window intuitive and clear, it then did exactly as I set up my choices : export as .rtf - “Source a…

iManSC

★★★★★

Just what I needed

Excellent. Dragged the wps files etc from Works into this app. Asked for them to be converted into docx and excel. Chose to export them into my chosen file in Finder and a few seconds later -a perfect transfer. How frustrating it has been and how easy this app made it.

Mac V.

★★★★★

Works—perfectly!

There are several converters in the app store. I chose this one because it doesn’t just open the files, it 1. Converts them directly to .doc files, and 2. *with no loss of formatting.* None of the other converters I saw do either of these things. I am a college writing instructor, and I do a lot of work online. Students submit files that I later open and print. No matter what I say about Save As and submitting .doc or .rtf, there are always…

time F.

★★★★★

Wonderful!

I wasn't keen on purchasing this app due to the lack of recent reviews. I decided to pull the trigger as there aren't many apps on the market that can convert MS Works documents quickly and effectively. The app converting my 200 Works documents seamlessly due to the bulk conversion feature. And it did it fast -- super fast. Total conversion time was less than 2 minutes. Most formatting held which resulted only in mild cleanup. What a great t…

Micahc6v8

★★★★★

Worked on 10 Ancient Files

I had my doubts, but WPC Convert worked as advertised on first try for some seriously old .wps files. Computer here was a M2 2022 Macbook Air, so latest edition is pretty compatible. I had some minor format issue, but I had never seen the originals, so hard to say. I saw nothing better, particularly for the $4.99 price. Go for it....

Logic777

★★★★★

Pleased

I had my doubts but after purchasing I would say that it is well worth the money. I was stuck on a project because I could not open it on my laptop, but this app allowed me to not only open the file but it also allowed me to make changes and do everything I needed to do. When I opened the file after using the app, the formatting was slightly off, but nothing that a few changes couldnt fix. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and I recom…

HappyUser14

★★★★★

Super App!

I had over 350 old MS WKS files I needed to convert. I had found other apps that would convert WPS and WBD, but nothing for WKS. This worked like a dream. All files were converted in a snap. I’ve opened several. The content is all there. It looks like some of the cosmetic formatting is wonky, like bolded or doubled gridlines, but that didn’t matter for my purposes. I just needed the content converted. Well worth the $4.99 for me.

ShmRali

★★★★★

Great App!!

I first started using MS Works for my business in the 1980’s. I have thousands of .wks files that I could no longer open after I switched everything to MAC. Then came 'Works Converter’. Folks it works (no pun intended). I’ve been opening .wks files from the mid 90’s and am seeing my life pass before me. A++++++++

leisurebolt

★★★★★

it works

This just works. I have old wks files from my dad from 20 years ago. I plopped all 61 of them in and out popped 61 pdf files. Did it again to get xlsx files. Pretty neat. Worth it.

wswilson

★★★★★

Simple and Fast

I'm converting my mother-in-law's journals she wrote over her entire life. She had transcribed them to MS Works (for some reason) and that is the only format we have. She passed away in May and I am thankful to be able to convert these files to PDF.

Bluegrass B.

★★★★★

More than I expected - Flawless indeed

Any person who had this not work, might try downloading again because it worked perfectly for me - on a 2010 MacMini. I have a boatload of old .wps files from a Windows computer where I was using Works for years - for decades. So I read the reviews, thought about my options, and gave it the old $5 try. Wow ! Not only was the operational dialog window intuitive and clear, it then did exactly as I set up my choices : export as .rtf - “Source a…

iManSC

★★★★★

Just what I needed

Excellent. Dragged the wps files etc from Works into this app. Asked for them to be converted into docx and excel. Chose to export them into my chosen file in Finder and a few seconds later -a perfect transfer. How frustrating it has been and how easy this app made it.

Mac V.

★★★★★

Works—perfectly!

There are several converters in the app store. I chose this one because it doesn’t just open the files, it 1. Converts them directly to .doc files, and 2. *with no loss of formatting.* None of the other converters I saw do either of these things. I am a college writing instructor, and I do a lot of work online. Students submit files that I later open and print. No matter what I say about Save As and submitting .doc or .rtf, there are always…

time F.

★★★★★

Wonderful!

I wasn't keen on purchasing this app due to the lack of recent reviews. I decided to pull the trigger as there aren't many apps on the market that can convert MS Works documents quickly and effectively. The app converting my 200 Works documents seamlessly due to the bulk conversion feature. And it did it fast -- super fast. Total conversion time was less than 2 minutes. Most formatting held which resulted only in mild cleanup. What a great t…

Micahc6v8

★★★★★

Worked on 10 Ancient Files

I had my doubts, but WPC Convert worked as advertised on first try for some seriously old .wps files. Computer here was a M2 2022 Macbook Air, so latest edition is pretty compatible. I had some minor format issue, but I had never seen the originals, so hard to say. I saw nothing better, particularly for the $4.99 price. Go for it....

Logic777

★★★★★

Pleased

I had my doubts but after purchasing I would say that it is well worth the money. I was stuck on a project because I could not open it on my laptop, but this app allowed me to not only open the file but it also allowed me to make changes and do everything I needed to do. When I opened the file after using the app, the formatting was slightly off, but nothing that a few changes couldnt fix. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and I recom…

HappyUser14

★★★★★

Super App!

I had over 350 old MS WKS files I needed to convert. I had found other apps that would convert WPS and WBD, but nothing for WKS. This worked like a dream. All files were converted in a snap. I’ve opened several. The content is all there. It looks like some of the cosmetic formatting is wonky, like bolded or doubled gridlines, but that didn’t matter for my purposes. I just needed the content converted. Well worth the $4.99 for me.

ShmRali

★★★★★

Great App!!

I first started using MS Works for my business in the 1980’s. I have thousands of .wks files that I could no longer open after I switched everything to MAC. Then came 'Works Converter’. Folks it works (no pun intended). I’ve been opening .wks files from the mid 90’s and am seeing my life pass before me. A++++++++

leisurebolt

★★★★★

it works

This just works. I have old wks files from my dad from 20 years ago. I plopped all 61 of them in and out popped 61 pdf files. Did it again to get xlsx files. Pretty neat. Worth it.

wswilson

★★★★★

Simple and Fast

I'm converting my mother-in-law's journals she wrote over her entire life. She had transcribed them to MS Works (for some reason) and that is the only format we have. She passed away in May and I am thankful to be able to convert these files to PDF.

Bluegrass B.

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