Open WKS file: Here's how
WKS files were created using Microsoft Works. We'll show you how to open WKS files.
Open the WKS file
The easiest way to open the file is with Works and then save it in another format such as "XLS" or "DOC". If you only have Word, you can convert the file differently.
- First, download the Microsoft Works 6–9 file converter from the Microsoft website. Additional tools are offered for download, but you do not need them.
- Start the downloaded file and follow the further instructions during the installation.
- You can then open the file using Word or Excel and save it in a more common format such as "DOC" or "XLS".