Convert WPO to OV2

Understanding WPO and OV2 file formats

The WPO file format is associated with WordPerfect Office, a suite of applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. It is primarily used for document files created within the WordPerfect Office suite.

The OV2 file format is used by TomTom navigation devices. It contains points of interest (POI) data, such as locations of restaurants, gas stations, and other landmarks, which can be used for navigation purposes.

Converting WPO to OV2

Converting a WPO file to an OV2 file involves extracting relevant data from a WordPerfect document and formatting it into a POI file that can be used by TomTom devices. This process is not straightforward due to the different nature of the file formats, but it can be achieved with the right tools.

Best software for WPO to OV2 conversion

One of the best software options for converting WPO to OV2 is GPSBabel. GPSBabel is a versatile tool that can convert between various GPS-related file formats, including OV2. However, since it does not directly support WPO files, you may need to first convert your WPO file to a compatible format like CSV or KML, which GPSBabel can then convert to OV2.

Steps to convert using GPSBabel

1. Open your WPO file in WordPerfect Office and export it to a CSV or KML format using File → Export.
2. Download and install GPSBabel from the official website.
3. Launch GPSBabel and select the input format as CSV or KML, depending on your exported file.
4. Select the output format as OV2.
5. Click on File → Convert to start the conversion process.

Once the conversion is complete, you will have an OV2 file ready to be used with your TomTom device.