WPS to PICON Converter

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Format Flexibility

Besides PICON, Convertio supports dozens of other output formats from WPS. One upload can serve multiple conversion needs.

Cross-Platform

Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Convert WPS to PICON from any device with an internet browser.

Multi-File Processing

Need to convert a stack of WPS files? Upload them together and get all your PICON results in a single session.

How to convert WPS to PICON

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose picon or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your picon file right afterwards

About formats

WPS is the document format of Microsoft Works, an integrated productivity suite first released in 1987 that bundled a word processor, spreadsheet, and database in a single affordable application. The WPS format stores word processing documents in a compact binary structure that encodes text content, character and paragraph formatting, page layout, headers, footers, and embedded images. Microsoft positioned Works as a consumer-grade alternative to the more expensive and feature-rich Microsoft Office, pre-installing it on millions of OEM personal computers throughout the 1990s and 2000s. This widespread bundling made WPS one of the most commonly encountered document formats in the consumer PC market, even though many users were unaware they were not using "full" Microsoft Word. The format supports basic word processing features including fonts, text alignment, indentation, bulleted and numbered lists, tables, and page formatting, but lacks advanced capabilities like tracked changes, macros, and complex styles found in DOC. One advantage was accessibility — Microsoft Works cost a fraction of Office's price and came free with many PCs, providing capable word processing to millions of home users and students who did not need enterprise features. Microsoft discontinued Works in 2009, recommending migration to Word or the free Office Online tools. WPS files remain present in personal document archives from that era and can be opened by LibreOffice and older versions of Microsoft Office.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1987
PICON (Personal Icon) is a small-format image type used in the X Window System ecosystem, developed by Steve Kinzler at Indiana University around 1990 as part of the picons (personal icons) database project. Picons are small, typically 48x48 pixel, color images used as visual identifiers for people, organizations, domains, and Usenet newsgroups in Unix mail readers, news readers, and other communication tools. The picon format is essentially an XPM (X PixMap) image stored with specific naming conventions and directory structures that allow software to look up the appropriate icon based on email address, domain name, or newsgroup name. The picons database organized thousands of these small images in a hierarchical directory structure keyed by domain name components (e.g., faces/com/example/user.xpm), enabling mail clients like exmstrstrstr and faces to automatically display a sender's photo or organizational logo alongside their messages. The system predated the modern concept of contact photos and avatars by more than a decade. One advantage is the system's pioneering role in visual identity for electronic communication: picons introduced the idea that email and Usenet messages should display a visual representation of the sender — a concept that eventually became standard in every modern email client, messaging app, and social media platform. The XPM-based format ensures that picons are displayable on any system with X Window libraries. Picon images are supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, and X Window display utilities, and the historical picons database remains archived online at Indiana University.
Developer: Steve Kinzler
Initial release: 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WPS to PICON?

WPS files are unreadable by most current software. Converting to PICON produces images viewable on virtually any device.

What program opens PICON files?

Open PICON files using X Window System tools and image converters that support XPM-based formats.

Can I convert multiple WPS files at once?

Yes — upload several WPS files and convert them all to PICON in a single batch. Each file is processed and available for download.

Does WPS to PICON conversion work on mobile?

Completely. The tool is browser-based and responsive, so you can convert WPS to PICON on mobile just as easily as on desktop.

Is the WPS to PICON conversion free?

Yes — you can convert WPS to PICON for free. Premium plans are available for users who need higher volumes or larger file sizes.