Convert WPD to Word (DOCX)
Make old WordPerfect documents fully editable in Microsoft Word — one file or ten thousand, converted locally on your PC.
TL;DR
Install the free WPDConverter trial, add your .wpd files, choose DOCX, and convert. You get real, editable Word documents — headings, tables, and footnotes intact — with nothing uploaded anywhere.
How to convert WPD to Word (DOCX) — step by step
Install WPDConverter (free trial)
Install from the Microsoft Store or the offline MSI. The trial converts up to 25 files free with all features.
Add WPD files or an entire folder
Drag and drop files, or point the app at a folder tree. It detects WordPerfect content by inspecting the files themselves, so mislabeled extensions still convert.
Choose DOCX as the output format
Select Word (.docx) output. Need PDF copies too? Select both formats and get them in a single pass.
Convert and open in Word
Click Convert, then open the results directly in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, or Google Docs. Documents are fully editable.
Why convert WordPerfect files to Word?
Modern Word cannot open most WordPerfect files, and the days of reliable built-in converters are long gone. Converting WPD to DOCX turns frozen archives back into living, editable documents your whole team can work with.
Unlike copy-pasting text out of a viewer, a proper conversion preserves structure — paragraph styles, tables, footnotes — so contracts and briefs remain usable, not just readable.
Safer than online WPD converters
Searching for a "free online WPD to Word (DOCX) converter" means uploading your documents to someone else's server — a real problem for legal files, medical records, client records, and anything else confidential. WPDConverter runs entirely on your Windows PC: files are converted locally and never leave your machine. It also handles thousands of files in one batch, which no upload-one-file-at-a-time website can do.
The free trial converts up to 25 files with every feature enabled — for most people that's the whole job. Larger archives are covered by a one-time $29.95 lifetime license. No subscription, no watermarks, no uploads.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free way to convert WPD to Word?
Yes. The free trial of WPDConverter converts up to 25 files with full features — no signup and no watermarks. For unlimited conversions, a lifetime license is a one-time $29.95 (no subscription).
Is this an online converter? Do my files get uploaded?
No. WPDConverter is a Windows desktop app — every conversion runs 100% locally on your PC. Nothing is uploaded, which matters for legal, medical, and other confidential archives that shouldn't be pasted into a random website.
Can I convert an entire folder of WPD files at once?
Yes. Point WPDConverter at a folder (it scans subfolders recursively), select Word as the output, and it batch-converts everything — thousands of files in one run, processed in parallel.
Which WordPerfect versions are supported?
WPDConverter reads WordPerfect documents from the DOS and Windows eras through modern releases, and detects WPD content even when file extensions are missing or wrong.
Can Microsoft Word open WPD files by itself?
Recent versions of Word cannot open most .wpd files — Microsoft removed the WordPerfect import filters years ago. Converting to DOCX first is the reliable path.
Will formatting like tables and footnotes survive the conversion?
Yes. WPDConverter maps WordPerfect structure to native Word equivalents — tables, footnotes, headers, and lists come through as editable Word elements, not images.
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Ready to make your WordPerfect files editable again?
Free trial converts 25 files to Word — full fidelity, no uploads, no watermarks.
Free trial
Full app features · up to 25 files
Windows 10 or 11
Same free trial whether you use the Microsoft Store or the offline MSI—pick the option that fits your PC or IT policy.
| Microsoft Store InstallerRecommended | Local Windows Installer |
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Microsoft Store Installer Auto-updates via Store | Download Installer Same trial as Store |
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