HWP file format
| Extension | .hwp |
| Category | documents |
| Programs | Hancom Office Planamesa NeoOffice Hancom Office Viewer |
| Description | This document was created with Hanword, formerly known as the Hangul Word Processor. The core of this software is Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language. This application is primarily used to save documents written in Hangul, solidifying its standing as a widely utilized word processing system in Korea. This unique word processing software includes features similar to other programs, such as text editing, graphics, and formatting tools. |
| Technical details | Recent changes in the HWP file format, along with updates to Microsoft's product suite, have led to compatibility issues between Microsoft products and HWP files. While OpenOffice.org can manage documents created with Hangul 97, it struggles with documents produced in newer versions of the Hangul software. This has resulted in situations where users inadvertently share documents that others are unable to open, despite the fact these files can be converted with an online document converter. |
| MIME type | application/x-hwp application/octet-stream |