File Extension Library


.WK1 File Extension

  • Developer by: IBM
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .WK1 files and how to open them?

Can't open .WK1 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 .WK1 file.

What is a .WK1 file extension?

.WK1 file extension is created by IBM. .WK1 has been classified as Data Files. The format of .WK1 file is Binary.

.WK1 is Lotus Worksheet

Spreadsheet created by Lotus 1-2-3, a popular spreadsheet program in the 1990s; contains cells, which are organized by rows and columns; used to store and analyze structured data, as well as quickly compute formulas.

Lotus 1-2-3 is included with Lotus SmartSuite, which was acquired by IBM in 1995.

NOTE: WK1 files can be opened in some versions of Microsoft Excel. However, some formatting information may be lost during conversion. WK1 files are no longer supported by Excel 2007 and later.

List of all softwares that can open the Lotus Worksheet
Windows
IBM Collaboration Solutions
Corel Quattro Pro X9
Apache OpenOffice
Gnumeric
Mac
IBM Collaboration Solutions
Planamesa NeoOffice
Apache OpenOffice
Linux
Apache OpenOffice
Gnumeric

How to fix problems with .WK1 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WK1 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WK1 file format
  2. You need to check the .WK1 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)