Free online HWP to ODT converter

Source format: HWP

HWP is a document format created by Hancom for its Hangul word processor, widely used in South Korea for office documents, forms, reports, and government paperwork. It can contain rich text, tables, images, page layout, and Korean-language typography features. Because HWP is closely tied to Hancom Office, it is most reliably opened and edited in Hancom Office or a compatible viewer/editor.

Target format: ODT

ODT stands for OpenDocument Text. It is the open document format used by office suites such as LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice. ODT is an open standard, which makes it a practical choice for editing, sharing, and long-term storage across different platforms. It supports formatted text, tables, images, styles, and many common word-processing features.

How to convert hwp to odt

The most reliable way to convert HWP to ODT is to open the file in software that can read HWP correctly and then save or export it as ODT. If you have Hancom Office, that is usually the best starting point because it tends to preserve layout and Korean-specific formatting better than generic import filters.

1. Open the .hwp file in Hancom Office or another HWP-compatible editor.
2. Check that the document displays correctly, especially fonts, tables, page breaks, and text boxes.
3. Choose File → Save As or File → Export.
4. Select ODT or OpenDocument Text as the output format.
5. Save the converted file with the .odt extension.

If you do not have Hancom Office, LibreOffice Writer may open some HWP files, but support depends on the HWP version and document complexity. If the file opens correctly, use File → Save As and choose ODT. If LibreOffice cannot import the file properly, you may need to use Hancom Office or another HWP-capable desktop application first.

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Notes on quality and limitations

HWP to ODT conversion is not always perfect. The main risk is loss or alteration of formatting, especially with complex layouts, embedded objects, unusual fonts, text boxes, footnotes, and Korean-specific features. Older HWP versions and newer HWPX-style content may behave differently, and some importers support only a subset of the format.

For best results, use the original authoring software when possible and verify the converted ODT in LibreOffice Writer after conversion. Pay special attention to page layout, line spacing, font substitution, and any content that depends on proprietary HWP features. If exact visual fidelity is critical, keep a copy of the original HWP as well.