If you are collaborating with South Korean businesses or researching South Korean history you may have to encounter .hwp files. You may face difficulties while opening hwp using the general file viewers due to the specialized features, complex file structure, and proprietary format.
So here are a few methods that you can follow to open hwp files seamlessly on your device.
Methods to Open HWP Files
Method 2: Use Third-Party Software
Method 4: Convert HWP files to Other Formats
Method 1: Using Hancom Office
The straightforward way to open a hwp file is by using Hancom Office, simply download and install the Hancom Office for your OS and access the documents.
You will get a free trial of 1 year with complete access to its features and later you will have to purchase a license to continue using it after the trial ends.
Method 2: Use Third-Party Software
While Hancom Office is the primary software for handling HWP files, there are a few third-party options that can also view and edit hwp documents:
LibreOffice: This open-source office suite allows you to open and edit HWP files using the HWP importer. While you may not get the features of Hancom Office, it’s a great alternative.
WPS Office: WPS Office also supports HWP files. The UI is similar to Microsoft Office and offers features for viewing, creating, and editing HWP documents.
ALSO: You can also other commercial office suits to work with hwp files, but be sure to test them with specific HWP files to check the compatibility.
Method 3: Using HWP Viewers
You can use any HWP viewer to view a .hwp file without having an HWP Word Processor. There are several browser plugins and online tools to open a hwp file as it is without converting it.
All you need to do is simply search “HWP viewer” and find one tool that works best for you.
Some of the popular ones include:
Online HWP Viewers:
- Allinpdf
- Cloud HWP Viewer(plugin)
Offline HWP Viewers:
- Hancom Office Viewer
- WPS Office
Method 4: Convert HWP files to Other Formats
Choose to convert the .hwp files to any other compatible format like docx or pdf for better compatibility.
Choose any online converters such as Cloud Convert or Online2PDF that support hwp to doc or PDF or other format conversions.
Common Issues While Opening HWP Files
Unsupported File Format: If you don’t have the appropriate software to open .hwp files, you won’t be able to access the document, else you will have to convert the hwp to pdf or docx to open the file.
Missing Fonts or Formats: HWP files often use specific fonts or formatting that is not installed on your system as a result you will see garbled text or incorrect formatting while opening an hwp file.
Compatibility Issues: HWP files from older Hancom Office or other software may not be fully compatible with newer HWP file formats leading to opening problems.
Corrupted File: If the .hwp file is damaged, corrupted, or not completely downloaded or transferred, it might prevent you from opening and accessing it.
Bonus: How to Recover Deleted/Lost HWP Files?
In the event of .hwp file deletion or loss from your computer or storage device, stop saving any new data or using the device immediately, and try the following steps to recover the .hwp files
- Check Recycle bin/Trash
- Restore from backup (external or cloud)
- Use data recovery software
- Data recovery services
Conclusion
To conclude, You can open HWP files using Hancom Office or third-party software, use any online viewers, or convert them to any compatible format. Ensure you choose an option that works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will have to Install the Hanword HWP document converter for Microsoft Word to open .hwp files on Microsoft Word.
You will have to fix the corruption in HWP files to open it, try restoring a previous version or backup, convert to another format, or use file repair tools to repair the .hwp files
No, Google Drive and Google Docs do not directly support opening .hwp files.
