FileChak
KOREAN DOCUMENTS

How to open an HWP file from a Korean office

Preview an HWP or HWPX document from a Korean school, company or public office without installing Hancom Office.

Reviewed by FileChak
QUICK ANSWER

The shortest path

Open the file with FileChak's HWP viewer, review every page and create a PDF preview copy when a non-Korean colleague needs a more common format.

Open an HWP file
3 STEPS

Step by step

  1. 1

    Choose the HWP file

    Select an HWP, HWPX or HML document from your device.

  2. 2

    Review the pages

    Check tables, fonts, stamps and page breaks because complex Korean document layouts may vary.

  3. 3

    Create a common copy

    Use HWP to PDF when a colleague or destination cannot open the source format.

FINAL CHECK

Do not skip these checks

  • Page count matches
  • Tables and stamps remain visible
  • The original HWP is preserved
FAQ

Common questions

What is HWP?

HWP is the Hangul Word Processor format widely used in South Korea.

Can every HWP file be rendered perfectly?

No. Complex fonts, controls and embedded objects can differ, so important files need a visual comparison.

TRY IT

Open an HWP file

No account. Your file is processed in this browser.

Open tool