writerperfect ☆
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Description:
Library for importing WordPerfect documents
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: wordperfect document-conversion odf library legacy
Install: brew install writerperfect
About:
Writerperfect is a library that enables the import of WordPerfect documents into various applications. It parses complex WordPerfect file formats and converts them into open standards like ODF or HTML. This provides a crucial solution for accessing and migrating legacy documents created with WordPerfect.
Key Features:
  • Supports conversion from WordPerfect (WP) and Quattro Pro (QPW) formats
  • Outputs to OpenDocument Format (ODF) and other open standards
  • Provides a C++ library for integration into other applications
  • Includes command-line tools for direct file conversion
Use Cases:
  • Migrating legacy WordPerfect documents to modern office suites like LibreOffice
  • Building document conversion features into custom applications
  • Archiving old documents in open, future-proof formats
Alternatives:
  • LibreOffice – LibreOffice has built-in import filters for WordPerfect, but Writerperfect provides a dedicated, potentially more robust library for this specific task.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2024 7:20am 0 VERSION_BUMP beb93b27
Nov 30, 2022 9:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 15c08153
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