How to Convert PDF to HWP on Windows and Mac

If a school, employer, or client requests an editable HWP document, sending a PDF may not meet their submission requirements. UPDF desktop can export directly to HWP or HWPX, without converting the document to Word first.

Both Windows and Mac support single-file and batch conversion. Choose the extension requested by your recipient and review the converted document before sharing.

Part 1. How to Convert PDF to HWP with UPDF Desktop

Use the single-file converter when you need an HWP copy of one PDF. You can choose the output format and page range before exporting.

Step 1. Open the PDF Converter

Open your PDF in UPDF. Click Tools in the upper-left corner, find PDF Converter, and click More to display the available output formats.

Step 2. Select HWP and Check the Settings

In the Output Format menu, select HWP (.hwp). Choose HWPX (.hwpx) instead if that is the required format. Check the page range so the export includes the pages you need.

For a scanned PDF, enable OCR Text Recognition and select the appropriate document language from the available options. OCR recognizes text in scanned pages; proofread its results before submitting the document.

Step 3. Convert and Review the File

Click Convert and follow the save prompts. Open the exported document in an HWP-compatible editor and compare it with the original PDF. Check Korean characters, names, numbers, table cells, and page breaks rather than assuming that every element will match exactly.

Need an editable HWP copy of a PDF? Try the UPDF desktop conversion workflow with your document.

Part 2. How to Batch Convert PDF to HWP

Step 1. Open Convert from the Home Screen

On the UPDF home screen, click Tools. In the panel that opens, find Batch PDFs and choose Convert.

Step 2. Add PDFs and Choose HWP

Click Add Files and select the PDFs you want to process. Open the Output Format menu on the right and choose HWP (.hwp) or HWPX (.hwpx), according to the recipient’s requirements.

Review the file list and page selections. If the documents are scanned, enable OCR Text Recognition and select the appropriate language from the available options.

Step 3. Apply the Batch Conversion

Click Apply and follow the prompts to save the converted files. Open and check the exported documents before sharing. The batch workflow uses Apply, whereas the single-file converter uses Convert.

Working through several PDF documents? Use UPDF’s batch converter to export them together instead of repeating the single-file steps.

Part 3. What Is HWP, and How Is It Different from HWPX?

HWP is a word-processing document format used by Hancom’s Hangul application. It can contain editable text, tables, images, and other document elements. Although associated with Korean-language workflows, it is not restricted to Korean text.

HWPX is Hancom’s XML-based document format. Hancom explains the move to HWPX in its official documentation. HWP and HWPX are different formats: choose the one accepted by the recipient or submission system.

Part 4. Can You Convert PDF to HWP Online?

ConvertHelper lists a PDF-to-HWP conversion page. Before uploading a document, check the current file requirements and file-handling policy. Start with a non-sensitive sample and verify that the downloaded result opens correctly.

The retained screenshots below illustrate the online workflow shown in the original guide. The current interface may differ, and conversion output has not been independently tested for this update. Do not assume complete layout preservation or upload confidential documents without reviewing the service’s policies.

Upload: Select your PDF using the upload control.

Choose the format: Select HWP from the available document output formats.

Convert and check: Start conversion, download the result when available, and test it in an HWP-compatible application.

Part 5. FAQs About PDF-to-HWP Conversion

Conclusion

UPDF lets you convert PDF to HWP or HWPX on Windows and Mac, either one file at a time or in batches. Use PDF Converter for an individual document, or start from Tools > Convert on the home screen for multiple PDFs. Choose the requested extension and review the exported files before submitting them.

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