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HWP Viewer

A tool to preview HWPX file content directly in your web browser.

💡 What is HWP Viewer?

A tool that allows you to preview HWPX file contents directly in a web browser.

You can view document contents even without the Hangul program.

⚠️ Limitations: Complex formatting, images, formulas, etc. are displayed with limitations.

Key Features

  • HWPX file web preview
  • Page-by-page navigation
  • Display document metadata
  • Table display
  • 100% client-side processing

How to Use

1. Prepare HWPX File

In Hangul software:

File → Save As → Format: Select HWPX

2. Upload File

  • Click file selection button
  • Select HWPX file

3. View Document

  • Check document information
  • Navigate pages with Previous/Next buttons
  • Read document content

Use Cases

1. View Documents Without Hangul

Upload HWPX → View directly in web
Useful in environments without Hangul software

2. Quick Document Review

HWPX received by email → Quickly check content
View instantly without installation

3. View on Mobile

Open HWPX files in mobile browser
Check documents anytime, anywhere

Supported Features

Supported

  • Text display
  • Table display
  • Page-by-page navigation
  • Document metadata
  • Multilingual text

Limitations

  • Images not displayed
  • Formatting (bold, colors, etc.) limited
  • Complex layouts simplified
  • Formulas and charts converted to text
  • HWP files (old version) not supported

Technical Information

Processing Method

1. Upload HWPX file

2. Decompress ZIP

3. Parse XML files

4. Render by page

5. Display in web browser

Technologies Used

  • JSZip: HWPX (ZIP) decompression
  • fast-xml-parser: XML parsing
  • React: UI rendering
  • CSS: Document styling

Privacy

  • 100% client-side processing
  • Files not sent to server
  • Personal information safe
  • Works offline

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I view HWP files too?

A: Currently only HWPX files are supported. Save HWP files as HWPX in Hangul software before using.

Q: Does it look exactly like the original?

A: No, only basic text and tables are displayed. Complex formatting and images are shown with limitations.

Q: Are files uploaded to the server?

A: No! All processing happens in the browser, and files are not transmitted externally.

Q: Can I print?

A: You can print the current page using the browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P).

Q: Does it work on mobile?

A: Yes! It works in mobile browsers.

Q: Can I copy text?

A: Yes, you can select and copy displayed text with your mouse. If you need to extract all text, use the HWPX Text Extractor.

Browser Support

  • Chrome 90+
  • Firefox 90+
  • Safari 14+
  • Edge 90+
  • Mobile browsers

Usage Tips

Tip 1: Quick Review

Use for quickly checking important parts. Page navigation makes it easy to find what you need.

Tip 2: Copy Text

You can drag to copy needed text. Use the text extractor if you need all text.

Tip 3: Mobile Usage

When you urgently need to check documents outside, you can quickly open them on mobile.

Tip 4: Document Sharing

When sharing documents with people who don't have Hangul, save as HWPX and send with this viewer link.

HWP vs HWPX

FormatVersionStructureViewer Support
HWPHangul 97-2010BinaryNot Supported
HWPXHangul 2014+ZIP + XMLSupported

Detailed Limitations

This viewer is intended for simple document preview:

  • Text: Well displayed
  • Tables: Basic display supported
  • Images: Not displayed
  • Formatting: Limited (most bold, colors, etc. ignored)
  • Layout: Simplified
  • Formulas: Converted to text
  • Charts: Not displayed

If you need perfect rendering, use Hangul software.

Privacy

  • All processing is done in your browser
  • No files are uploaded to our servers
  • Your documents remain completely private
  • Works offline after initial load

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