This article describes what an HWP file is, the different ways you can view or edit an HWP file, and how to convert an HWP file to a more recognizable format, such as DOCX, RTF, or PDF.

A file with the file extension HWP is a document created by the South Korean company Hancom. It is similar to Microsoft Word's DOCX format, except that it can contain Korean written language, making it one of the standard document formats used by the South Korean government.

Probably the fastest way to view an HWP file is to upload it to Cloud HWP Viewer. It provides an incredibly easy way to not only view the document, but also copy text from it, save images, and print the document, all without installing anything on your computer.

For editing support, use OpenOffice Writer or LibreOffice Writer, two completely free and powerful word processors. However, be aware that when saving the document in one of these programs, you will need to choose another format (such as DOC or DOCX), as they do not support writing back to an HWP file.