Convert WK1 to SLK

The WK1 file extension, short for Lotus Worksheet, was used by the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software developed by Lotus Development Corporation and later acquired by IBM. These files stored data in a tabular format with cells organized by rows and columns, enabling users to perform data analysis and compute formulas efficiently. Although Lotus 1-2-3 has been discontinued, WK1 files can still be opened by some versions of Microsoft Excel and other compatible software like OpenOffice Calc. However, support for WK1 files was dropped in Excel 2007 and later versions.

An SLK file, standing for Symbolic Link File, is a specialized file type used primarily in spreadsheet applications to facilitate data exchange. Originally introduced by Microsoft for its Multiplan spreadsheet program in the 1980s, the SLK format was later adopted by other spreadsheet software due to its simplicity and efficiency. These files are composed of ASCII text and include symbolic references to cells, allowing for easy parsing and manipulation of spreadsheet data. The primary use of SLK files is to enable seamless data transfer between different spreadsheet programs, ensuring compatibility and preserving the integrity of the data during exchange.