Open LWP files

  • Full name
    Lotus Word Pro Document Format
  • Developer
    IBM
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a LWP file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a LWP file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your LWP file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is LWP file?

The extension LWP indicates documents of the word processor Lotus Word Pro. They can contain text, formatting, fonts, graphics and images as well as macros. These macros may also contain malware, so it is recommended to check sam files from unknown sources.

More info

Originally the software was developed as Ami or Ami Pro by Samna. It was one of the first extensive word processors. Later, Samna was taken over by the Lotus Corporation and then by IBM, and the name of the application was changed to Lotus Word Pro.

Lotus Word Pro is no longer under development, but is still available as part of Lotus SmartSuite.

Programs which can open a LWP file

How to open file with LWP extension?

In order to open a file with LWP extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening LWP file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with LWP files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Lotus SmartSuite or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening LWP files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support LWP files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of LWP files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Lotus SmartSuite as the default program for opening LWP files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate LWP files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Lotus SmartSuite applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Lotus SmartSuite has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with LWP files

Sometimes problems with opening LWP files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • LWP files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open LWP files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • LWP file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of LWP file

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