Convert WK4 to SLK

The WK4 file extension, short for Lotus 4 Worksheet, was developed by IBM for its Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software. These files store data in cells organized into rows and columns, similar to modern spreadsheets. Primarily used for data entry and accounting, WK4 files have become less common with the discontinuation of Lotus 1-2-3. While older versions of Microsoft Excel could import WK4 files, this support was dropped in Excel 2007 and later. Today, specialized converters or older spreadsheet programs like Gnumeric can still open WK4 files.

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.