File Extension Library


.LWP File Extension

  • Developer by: IBM
  • Category: Document Files

What are .LWP files and how to open them?

Can't open .LWP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .LWP file.

What is a .LWP file extension?

.LWP file extension is created by IBM. .LWP has been classified as Document Files.

.LWP is Lotus Word Pro document

The lwp file extension is associated with Lotus Word Pro by IBM Corporation. The program was used to create reports and other documents, however it was eventually discontinued in 2007.

The lwp files contain document created with the program.

MIME types:
application/vnd.lotus-wordpro
application/lwp
application/x-ami
application/wordpro
zz-application/zz-winassoc-lwp

.LWP file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .LWP file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

You can open and work with *.lwp files in Lotus Word Pro. This format is also supported by some other word processors, such as LibreOffice Writer or Ability Write.

How to convert:

Lotus Word Pro can probably save *.lwp files to different formats. Some third party software like LibreOffice Writer or Ability Write may also open *.lwp files and save them to another file format.

How to fix problems with .LWP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .LWP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .LWP file format
  2. You need to check the .LWP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)