Input file
WK1
- Full Name: Lotus 1-2-3 Version 2.x Spreadsheet Format
- Developer: IBM
Output file
TXT
- Full Name: Simple Text Format
- Developer: N/A
What is WK1 file?
The WK1 file extension usually represents Lotus 1-2-3 Version 2.01 Worksheets. This type of file is associated with the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet program created by Lotus Development Corporation in 1983. The WK1 file format was intended to be used for exchanging spreadsheets among different versions of the program and other IBM compatible computers. The format is a binary file containing cell data, sheet information, and view information. [ ⏩ ] WK1 file extension
What is TXT file?
The TXT (Plain Text File) file extension is a generic extension commonly used for various types of plain text documents. It can also be referred to as a textfile or simply as a base text file. The TXT file type is relatively simple compared to other popular formats, such as .DOCX, .XLSX, and .PPTX, as it contains only raw, plain-text formatting and no embedded objects. It also follows ASCII coding standards, which makes it easy for users to view and edit the text in most text editing programs. [ ⏩ ] TXT file extension
Software, that you can use to convert
How to convert the file from WK1 to TXT?
To successfully convert the WK1 file to TXT, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.WK1). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case TXT (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than TXT).
What is a file conversion?
A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. WK1 to TXT. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.
Program for converting WK1 files to TXT files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension TXT, while before this step we had the WK1 file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new TXT file, or not.