Work on the actual file
Keep a backup before changing a legacy document.
WPS Office
DOC File Opener
Read an older Word document in WPS Writer and save a modern working copy when you need to continue editing.
Download WPS OfficeFor Windows · WPS Office app
Older embedded objects and fonts may not behave identically in a modern editor.
See how it worksWPS Office workflowDOC
Working draft
Open a legacy DOC file
01
Original
archive.doc
02
Review
Legacy formatting
03
Working copy
archive.docx
An editable starting pointFile tools
File formats
DOCDOCXPDF
Edit in WPS Office. Save a copy to share.Using WPS Office
How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
WPS Office workflowDOC
Working draft
Open a legacy DOC file
01
Original
archive.doc
02
Review
Legacy formatting
03
Working copy
archive.docx
Open the original DOCKeep a backup before changing a legacy document.
About this workflow
Open a legacy DOC file
Use WPS Office to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Keep control of the result
Check fonts, tables and embedded items for compatibility issues.
Review before sharing
Use Save As to keep the original and produce the format you need.
WPS Office
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs
Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.
Explore this WPS capabilityWWPS WriterDocuments and drafts
SWPS SpreadsheetsNumbers and plans
PWPS PresentationSlides and stories
PDFPDFReview and sharing
Help and information
Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
What does this workflow require?
Older embedded objects and fonts may not behave identically in a modern editor.
Does this webpage process my file?
No. The download button gets WPS Office for your device. Open your file in the app and follow the described workflow. No file upload or conversion happens on this page.
What should I check before relying on the result?
Use Save As to keep the original and produce the format you need. Keep the original file and confirm the output in the application or service that will receive it.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
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Older embedded objects and fonts may not behave identically in a modern editor.