HWP File Extension

What is HWP file?

HWP files are associated with word processor Hanword (formerly knowns as Hangul Word Processor).

What do HWP files contain?

Files with HWP extension, beside text, can store text formatting information, charts, graphics, tables, or other text document elements.

What is Hangul?

Hangul is the name of the Korean alphabet. Hanword offers native support for Hangul characters, which is one of the main reasons for its huge popularity on the Korean market. Korean government and institutions adopted Hanword as their standard word processor.

Can HWP files be converted into other formats?

There are many tools to convert HWP files into other popular document formats. Microsoft developed a tool for converting HWP files to DOCX, the default format used by MS Word 2016.

Programs which support HWP file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with HWP files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. HWP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 01/26/2024

How to open file with HWP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HWP files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Hanword Document files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Hancom Office

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HWP files is that no program that can handle HWP files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Hancom Office or one to the listed programs: NeoOffice. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Hancom Office installed is by going to developer’s website (Hancom Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Hancom Office and update if needed

You still cannot access HWP files although Hancom Office is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Hancom Office cannot handle files with HWP may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Hancom Office is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Hancom Office to HWP files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HWP files with latest version of Hancom Office you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HWP file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Hancom Office is installed, check the Always use this app to open HWP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HWP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Hancom Office and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with HWP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the HWP file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper HWP file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The HWP may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the HWP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the HWP file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with HWP extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic HWP file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with HWP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Hanword Document file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Hancom Office

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support HWP files. Close all running programs and try opening the HWP file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Hanword Document files. It may be the case that the HWP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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