HWP viewer: open HWP and HWPX files online
Got a .hwp file from an office, school or landlord in Korea? Drop it here to read it. You do not need Hangul, and nothing is uploaded.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
How to open an HWP file
- 1Choose your .hwp or .hwpx file, or drop it on the box above.
- 2Read the pages here. Most files open in a few seconds.
- 3To keep a copy you can open anywhere, save it as PDF, Word, JPG, PNG or text.
What you will see
- Pages are laid out the way Hangul lays them out, with tables, images and page breaks in place.
- The preview uses the Korean fonts on your device, so the lettering can look slightly different from Hangul.
More HWP converters
- HWP to PDFSave HWP files as PDF with the layout kept.
- HWP to WordTurn HWP files into editable Word documents.
- HWPX to PDFSave HWPX files as PDF with the layout kept.
- HWPX to HWPSave HWPX files in the older HWP format.
- PDF to HWPTurn PDFs into Hangul files you can edit.
- Word to HWPTurn Word documents into HWP files.
- HWPX to WordTurn HWPX files into editable Word documents.
- HWP to HWPXSave HWP files in the newer HWPX format.
- HWP to JPGSave each HWP page as a JPG or PNG image.
What is an HWP file?
HWP is the file format of Hangul (한글), the word processor made by Hancom. Korean government offices use it widely, so you will see it in forms, notices and application packs.
HWPX is the newer version of the format. It keeps the document as XML files inside a ZIP archive, and it is a Korean national standard (KS X 6101).
This tool reads both formats in your browser, so you do not need to install Hangul.
Your file stays on your device
The page loads the converter into your browser, and your browser does the work. Your file is not sent to Seoulstart or to anyone else.
We count when a file is opened or converted, its file types, page count and size, and how long the conversion took. We do not see file names or what is inside your files.
Questions
How do I open an HWP file without Hangul?
Choose the file on this page. It opens in your browser, so you do not need Hangul or any other program.
Can I edit the file here?
No, this page shows and converts files. To edit, convert the file to Word and edit it there, or open it in Hangul.
Can I open HWP files on a Mac?
Yes. This page works in Safari, Chrome and Firefox on a Mac, with nothing to install.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Seoulstart does not receive your file or its contents.
Is this free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.
Which files does it open?
HWP files from Hangul 2002 and later (the HWP 5.0 format), HWPX files, PDF files and Word .docx files. Files from Hangul 97 and earlier (HWP 3 and older formats) do not open yet.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works in current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on phones and computers. Large files take longer on a phone.
The converter runs on rhwp, an open-source HWP engine (MIT License). PDFs use the Nanum Myeongjo and Nanum Gothic fonts (SIL Open Font License). rhwp · Nanum