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What is a HWP file?
HWP (Hangul Word Processor) is a proprietary word processing format developed by the South Korean company Hancom. It’s widely used in South Korea for official documents, especially in government and education.
HWP files support complex formatting, Korean text encoding, tables, images, and macros. Outside of South Korea, support for this format is limited, though conversion tools and viewers are available.
How to open HWP files
HWP files are opened with Hancom Office software, available mainly for Windows and Korean-language users. Some versions of LibreOffice and online tools like Hancom Space also support the format.
To improve compatibility, convert HWP files to DOCX or PDF using AnyConv or Hancom’s export features.
Key facts about HWP
- Full name: Hangul Word Processor File
- Extension: .hwp
- MIME type: application/x-hwp
- Developed by: Hancom
- Initial release: 1995
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What is a DOCX file?
DOCX is the modern default format for Microsoft Word documents. Introduced with Word 2007, it is based on the Office Open XML (OOXML) standard and offers better compression and data recovery than the older DOC format.
DOCX files store text, images, tables, charts, and formatting as a collection of zipped XML files. The format is supported by most modern word processors, including open-source alternatives like LibreOffice and Google Docs.
How to open DOCX files
DOCX files can be opened in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and other modern text editors. It is the most widely supported word processing format today.
Use AnyConv to convert DOCX files to PDF, TXT, RTF, or older formats like DOC as needed.
Key facts about DOCX
- Full name: Microsoft Word Open XML Document
- Extension: .docx
- MIME type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
- Developed by: Microsoft
- Initial release: 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why would I convert an HWP file to DOCX?HWP (Hangul Word Processor) files are common in Korea but not always easy to open elsewhere. Converting HWP to DOCX lets you edit your document in Microsoft Word or other compatible editors, collaborate with people who don’t use HWP, and integrate the content into your usual Office workflow.
- Will the DOCX look the same as my original HWP document?In many cases, the overall layout is very similar: paragraphs, headings, tables, and images are preserved so the document remains readable and editable. However, HWP and DOCX use different layout engines, so you may see small differences in spacing, line breaks, or page breaks — especially in complex documents.
- Can I still edit Korean text and special characters after conversion?Yes. Korean text and most special characters are converted into editable Word text, so you can continue editing, copying, and formatting them in DOCX. If the original HWP uses rare or custom fonts, Word may substitute them with similar fonts, which can slightly change the appearance but not the actual content.
- What happens to tables, images, and formatting when converting HWP to DOCX?Tables and images are usually kept in place and remain editable in Word. Basic formatting (bold, italics, lists, alignment, etc.) is also preserved. Very complex layouts, nested tables, or advanced HWP-specific features might not convert perfectly and may need some manual adjustment after conversion.
- Are comments, fields, or form elements preserved in the DOCX file?Some review features and fields can be converted as plain text or static elements. However, HWP-specific functions (certain form controls, macros, or advanced annotations) usually don’t have a direct equivalent in DOCX and may lose their interactive behavior. If you rely heavily on such features, plan to review and re-create them in Word after conversion.
- Is it safe to convert HWP to DOCX with AnyConv?Yes. The conversion is processed on our servers, and your files are used only to create the resulting DOCX document. They are never shared publicly and are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour after the conversion is completed.