WPS to UYVY Converter

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WPS to UYVY conversion runs entirely on remote servers. Your device stays fast and responsive throughout the process.

Data Protection

Files are handled securely — WPS uploads are erased after processing, and converted UYVY files are removed within 24 hours.

Multi-File Processing

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

How to convert WPS to UYVY

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

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Choose uyvy 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 uyvy 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
UYVY is a packed pixel format for storing images and video frames in YUV 4:2:2 chroma-subsampled color space, with the UYVY designation indicating the byte ordering within each 4-byte macropixel: U (Cb), Y0, V (Cr), Y1. Each macropixel encodes two horizontal pixels sharing a single pair of chrominance samples (U and V) but retaining individual luminance values (Y0 and Y1), achieving 2:1 horizontal chroma subsampling that reduces data size by 33% compared to full 4:4:4 YUV while maintaining full luminance resolution. The UYVY ordering is specified as a FOURCC code in Microsoft's Video for Windows and DirectShow frameworks, and is commonly used in professional video capture cards, broadcast equipment, and video processing pipelines. UYVY raw files contain no header — the pixel data is a flat sequence of U,Y,V,Y byte quadruplets, requiring external specification of image dimensions. The 4:2:2 subsampling exploits the human visual system's lower spatial resolution for color compared to brightness: the eye notices luminance detail at much higher spatial frequencies than chrominance detail, so sharing color samples between adjacent pixels produces no visible quality loss in practice. One advantage is broadcast-standard compatibility: UYVY's 4:2:2 sampling matches the chrominance structure used in professional video standards (ITU-R BT.601, SDI), making it the natural format for video capture hardware and frame-accurate processing. The format's efficient memory layout is another strength — the packed byte arrangement enables fast DMA transfers between capture hardware and system memory. UYVY data is handled by FFmpeg, ImageMagick, and professional video capture/editing software.
Developer: ITU-T / Microsoft
Initial release: 1982

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WPS to UYVY?

Turning WPS into UYVY captures the document layout as an image — perfect for archiving, sharing, or web publishing.

What program opens UYVY files?

Open UYVY files using raw image processing tools and video frame analysis software.

Is my WPS file safe during conversion?

Absolutely. Convertio deletes uploaded WPS files after conversion and removes output files within 24 hours for your privacy.

Does WPS to UYVY conversion work on mobile?

Yes — the converter runs in your browser, so it works on phones, tablets, desktops, and laptops without any app install.

Can I convert multiple WPS files at once?

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

How quickly does WPS to UYVY conversion finish?

Most conversions complete within seconds. Larger files may take slightly longer, but cloud processing keeps it fast regardless of your device.