Free online HWP to DOCX converter

Source format: HWP

HWP is the native document format used by Hancom Hangul (also known as Hanword), a word processor widely used in South Korea. HWP files are common in government, education, legal, and business workflows where Korean-language documents are created and exchanged. They can store rich text, tables, images, page layout settings, and form elements.

Target format: DOCX

DOCX is the modern Microsoft Word document format based on Office Open XML. It is widely supported by Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs, and many other editors. Compared with older binary formats, DOCX is generally easier to share, edit, archive, and use across platforms.

How to convert hwp to docx

The most reliable way to convert .hwp to .docx is to open the file in software that supports HWP directly and then export or save it as a Word document. If you have access to Hancom Office or Hancom Hangul, that is usually the best option because it preserves layout and Korean typography more accurately than generic converters.

1. Open the .hwp file in Hancom Office or Hancom Hangul.
2. Review the document for fonts, tables, images, page breaks, headers, and footers.
3. Choose File → Save As or File → Export.
4. Select Word document or DOCX as the output format.
5. Save the converted file with a .docx extension.

If you do not have Hancom software, some desktop office suites and document converters can open certain HWP files, but support varies depending on the HWP version and document complexity. In many cases, you can also convert the file on 101convert.com for free, without installing any software.

After conversion, open the resulting .docx in Microsoft Word or another compatible editor and review the formatting carefully, especially if the original file contains Korean fonts, embedded objects, or complex page layouts.

Notes on quality and limitations

HWP to DOCX conversion is not always perfect. HWP documents may use layout features, fonts, or embedded components that do not map exactly to Word format. Common issues include shifted line breaks, changed spacing, missing fonts, altered tables, and differences in page numbering or headers and footers.

For best results, use the original Hancom application when possible. If the document is heavily formatted or contains Korean-specific typography, manual cleanup in Word may still be necessary after conversion. Simple text-only documents usually convert well, while complex forms, templates, and older HWP versions may require extra checking.