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HWP to PDF

Convert Hangul HWP documents to PDF

Convert Hangul HWP and HWPX documents to PDF, so Korean forms, notices and reports open on any computer or phone without Hangul software.

  • Korean text displayed correctly
  • Done in seconds
  • Free, no sign-up, no watermarks

How it works

How to convert HWP to PDF

  1. 01

    Drop your .hwp or .hwpx files into the upload area, or click to browse.

  2. 02

    Add several documents and switch on Merge into a single PDF if you want one file.

  3. 03

    Click Convert to PDF.

  4. 04

    Download your PDF and send it to anyone, in Korea or abroad.

01

Korean fonts built in

Hangul and Hanja characters are rendered with full Korean font support, so text never turns into empty boxes.

02

For readers outside Korea

Most computers outside Korea can't open HWP files. A PDF lets overseas partners, universities and agencies read your document.

03

One file to submit

Combine application forms, certificates and cover letters saved as HWP into a single PDF, in the order you added them.

Questions

Frequently asked

Which HWP file types are supported?

Hangul documents ending in .hwp or .hwpx.

What is an HWP file?

HWP is the document format of the Hangul word processor, widely used in Korea for official and business documents.

What is the difference between HWP and HWPX?

HWPX is the newer, XML-based version of the Hangul format. Both can be converted.

Will the layout match exactly?

Text, tables and images come through, but fonts that come with the Hangul software are swapped for similar Korean fonts, so spacing can differ slightly.

How long does it take to convert HWP to PDF?

Usually just a few seconds. Very large files can take a little longer.

Is HWP to PDF free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.

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