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.WG1 File Extension

  • Developer by: IBM
  • Category: Spreadsheet and workbook Files

What are .WG1 files and how to open them?

Can't open .WG1 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 .WG1 file.

What is a .WG1 file extension?

.WG1 file extension is created by IBM. .WG1 has been classified as Spreadsheet and workbook Files.

.WG1 is Lotus 1-2-3 worksheet file

The WG1 file extension is associated with Lotus 1-2-3.

The .wg1 files were used by Lotus 1-2-3 for worksheets.

Mime: application/vnd.lotus-1-2-3
Mime: application/x-123


How to open:

Use Lotus 1-2-3 to open the .wg1 files. Also some spreadsheets programs can still open the .wg1 files, however the latest Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 no longer support that format. You can have luck with any earlier version of Excel, but you will probably loose some of the formatting from the .fm1 files.

How to convert:

Spreadsheets can be usually converted between various formats, or the data can be extracted and saved in structured text files, such as CSV (Comma Separated Value). Sometimes, export to a generatic database format is also possible. For general information please read:Basic info how to convert spreadsheet files

How to fix problems with .WG1 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WG1 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WG1 file format
  2. You need to check the .WG1 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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