Convert DOC to W61

Understanding DOC and W61 file formats

DOC is a widely used word processing file format developed by Microsoft for its Word application. It stores formatted text, images, tables, and other document elements. W61 is a file format associated with WordPerfect 6.1, a word processor popular in the 1990s. W61 files contain text, formatting, and layout information specific to WordPerfect 6.1.

Why convert DOC to W61?

Converting a DOC file to W61 is necessary when you need to open or edit a Microsoft Word document in WordPerfect 6.1 or maintain compatibility with legacy systems that use the W61 format.

How to convert DOC to W61

Direct conversion from DOC to W61 is uncommon due to the age of the W61 format. However, you can use Corel WordPerfect (preferably version 6.1 or later) to perform the conversion. Here’s how:

1. Open Corel WordPerfect.
2. Go to File → Open and select your DOC file. If your version does not support DOC, first save your DOC as RTF in Microsoft Word (File → Save As → Rich Text Format (*.rtf)).
3. Once the document is open in WordPerfect, go to File → Save As.
4. In the Save as type dropdown, select WordPerfect 6.1 (*.w61).
5. Click Save to complete the conversion.

Best software for DOC to W61 conversion

The most reliable software for this conversion is Corel WordPerfect (version 6.1 or later). Modern versions of WordPerfect may not natively support W61, so using an older version or a virtual machine with WordPerfect 6.1 installed is recommended for best results.

Alternative methods

If you do not have access to WordPerfect 6.1, consider using a two-step process: convert DOC to RTF using Microsoft Word, then open the RTF in WordPerfect 6.1 and save as W61. There are no reliable online converters for this specific legacy format.