Convert QPW to XLSX — Quattro Pro to Excel Converter

Need to convert Quattro Pro QPW files to Excel? Total Excel Converter transforms QPW spreadsheets into modern XLSX format while preserving your cell data, formulas, and formatting. Our QPW to XLSX converter:

Converts QPW files from all Quattro Pro versions (WB1, WB2, WB3, QPW)
Batch-converts hundreds of files in a single run
Works offline — no files uploaded to the cloud
Provides command-line interface for automation
Includes a 30-day free trial with no limitations

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What Is a QPW File?

QPW (Quattro Pro Workbook) is the native spreadsheet format of Corel Quattro Pro, a program originally developed by Borland in 1989 as a competitor to Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft Excel. Quattro Pro was later acquired by Novell and then by Corel, where it became part of the WordPerfect Office suite.

QPW files store cell data, formulas, multiple sheets, formatting, and named ranges in a proprietary binary format. Older versions used extensions like .WB1, .WB2, and .WB3, while modern versions use .QPW. The format was widely used in legal firms, government agencies, and corporations that standardized on WordPerfect Office throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

Today, Quattro Pro is no longer actively developed. Microsoft Excel cannot open QPW files natively, and even LibreOffice has limited support for the format. If you have legacy QPW spreadsheets, converting them to XLSX is the most reliable way to access your data in modern software.

How to Convert QPW to XLSX

Step 1. Launch Total Excel Converter. The left panel displays a folder tree for quick navigation.
Step 2. Browse to the folder that contains your QPW files. The file list in the center shows all supported spreadsheets, including .qpw, .wb1, .wb2, and .wb3 files.
Step 3. Check the QPW files you want to convert. Use Check All to select every file in the folder for batch conversion.
Step 4. Click XLSX in the format toolbar at the top of the window.
Step 5. Set the destination folder and adjust any settings in the conversion wizard (sheet selection, naming conventions, merge or split sheets).
Step 6. Press Start. The converter processes all selected files and saves the XLSX output to your chosen folder.

Total Excel Converter - QPW to XLSX conversion interface

The entire conversion takes seconds, even for large batches. Your original QPW files remain untouched.

Command-Line Conversion

Total Excel Converter includes a command-line interface that lets you convert QPW to XLSX from scripts, batch files, or scheduled tasks. Example:

ExcelConverter.exe C:\Data\report.qpw C:\Output\report.xlsx

This makes it easy to integrate QPW-to-XLSX conversion into automated workflows, migration scripts, or server-side processes. You can generate ready-to-use .bat scripts directly from the GUI after setting up a conversion job.

Why Use Total Excel Converter for QPW Files?

Batch processing. Select hundreds of QPW files and convert them to XLSX in a single run. Large archives of Quattro Pro spreadsheets are processed in minutes, not hours.

All Quattro Pro versions. Total Excel Converter reads QPW files from every version of Quattro Pro, as well as older WB1, WB2, and WB3 formats. No need to track down old software to open legacy files.

Data preservation. Cell values, formulas, number formats, and multi-sheet workbook structure are transferred accurately to the XLSX output.

Built-in viewer. Preview any QPW spreadsheet before conversion to verify that the source data is correct.

No cloud uploads. All processing happens locally on your PC. Confidential financial data, legal spreadsheets, or trade secrets never leave your machine.

20+ output formats. Besides XLSX, convert QPW to PDF, DOC, HTML, CSV, XML, SQL, DBF, and more — all from the same tool.

Online Converters vs Desktop Converter

Feature	Online Tools	Total Excel Converter
QPW support	Rare or none	Full support
File size limit	10–100 MB	No limit
Batch conversion	Limited or paid	Unlimited
Privacy	Files uploaded to cloud	100% offline
Speed	Depends on connection	Instant (local)
Automation	API (paid plans)	Built-in command line
Pricing	Subscription	One-time $49.90

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When Do You Need QPW to XLSX Conversion?

There are several common scenarios where converting Quattro Pro spreadsheets to Excel format is necessary:

Legacy data migration. Organizations that used WordPerfect Office in the 1990s and 2000s often have thousands of QPW files in their archives. Converting to XLSX makes this data accessible in modern Excel, Google Sheets, or any other current spreadsheet application.
Legal and compliance. Law firms and government agencies that relied on Quattro Pro need to produce spreadsheets in universally readable formats for audits, court filings, or public records requests. XLSX is the accepted standard.
Corporate standardization. When a company moves to Microsoft 365, all legacy spreadsheet formats — including QPW — must be converted to XLSX to maintain a single, manageable file ecosystem.
Data analysis. Power BI, Power Query, and most business intelligence tools import XLSX natively but cannot read QPW. Converting first ensures a clean data import.
Collaboration. Sharing QPW files with external partners is impractical since almost nobody has Quattro Pro installed today. XLSX is the universal spreadsheet format that everyone can open.

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FAQ ▼

What is a QPW file?

QPW (Quattro Pro Workbook) is the native spreadsheet format of Corel Quattro Pro, part of the WordPerfect Office suite. Originally developed by Borland in 1989, the format stores cell data, formulas, multiple sheets, and formatting in a proprietary binary structure. Older versions used .WB1, .WB2, and .WB3 extensions. QPW files cannot be opened directly in Microsoft Excel or most modern spreadsheet applications.

Can I open QPW files in Excel?

No. Microsoft Excel has never supported the Quattro Pro QPW format natively. There is no import filter or plugin for Excel that can read .qpw files. You need a dedicated converter like Total Excel Converter to transform QPW into XLSX first, and then open the result in Excel.

How do I batch-convert multiple QPW files to XLSX?

Install Total Excel Converter, open the built-in file explorer, navigate to the folder containing your QPW files, and select them all (or check the folder to include every file). Choose XLSX as the target format, adjust any settings you need, and click Start. Hundreds of files can be converted in a single run.

Is it free to convert QPW to XLSX?

Total Excel Converter offers a full-featured 30-day free trial with no limitations. During the trial you can convert as many QPW files to XLSX as you need. After the trial, a one-time license costs $49.90 — no subscription.

Will I lose data when converting QPW to XLSX?

Total Excel Converter preserves cell values, formulas, number formats, and multi-sheet workbook structure during conversion. Quattro Pro macros are not compatible with Excel and will not be converted, but all spreadsheet data is transferred accurately to the XLSX file.

Does the converter support older Quattro Pro formats like WB1 and WB2?

Yes. Total Excel Converter reads all Quattro Pro spreadsheet formats, including .WB1 (Quattro Pro for DOS), .WB2, .WB3, and .QPW (Quattro Pro for Windows). You can convert any of these to XLSX, PDF, CSV, and 20+ other formats.

Is there a command-line option for automated QPW to XLSX conversion?

Yes. Total Excel Converter includes full command-line support. You can generate a ready-to-use .bat script directly from the GUI after setting up a conversion job, or write your own commands. This makes it easy to schedule conversions, run them from scripts, or integrate them into server-side workflows.

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