What is a HWP file?
.HWP files are word processing documents created by Hangul Word Processor, part of the Hancom Office suite. This format is the standard for government and business documents in South Korea. The file stores text, images, formatting, and page layout data.
How to open HWP files?
You can open .HWP files natively using Hancom Office on Windows, macOS, or mobile devices. There is also a free Hancom Office Viewer available. If you use Microsoft Word, you can install the Hancom HWP document converter extension to open these files.
Analyzing and Previewing
viewer.online/hwp analyzes .HWP files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it. If .HWP has multiple possible meanings or versions, we recommend using viewer.online/hwp to identify the actual format of your file.
Best practices and troubleshooting
A common issue is receiving a .HWP file without having Korean word processing software installed. Instead of buying new software, you can convert the file. We recommend file conversion to sensible target formats on convert.guru. You can convert .HWP files to standard formats like .DOCX or .PDF.
Summary
viewer.online/hwp directly opens and previews .HWP files in the browser, eliminating the need to install software or troubleshoot compatibility issues.