RunConvert

HWP to BMP Converter

Convert HWP to BMP online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is an HWP file?

The HWP format is a proprietary document file generated by Hancom Office Hangul, the dominant word processing software in South Korea, widely used by government and public institutions. Older versions rely on a compound binary file structure (OLE2) similar to early Microsoft Word DOC files, while distinct encoding mechanisms are used to support the Korean alphabet (Hangul). The format is distinct from the newer XML-based HWPX and often requires specific conversion libraries for interoperability outside the Hancom ecosystem.

How to open an HWP file

Native support is restricted to Hancom Office (Windows/macOS/Linux) and the free Hancom Office Viewer. For users without this software, Hancom provides a cloud-based web viewer called Hancom Docs. Third-party support is limited; however, LibreOffice (via libhwp) offers partial rendering capabilities, and the Naver Whale browser includes a built-in extension for viewing HWP files directly.

HWP Technical Info

Full Name
Hangul Word Processor File
Developed By
Hancom Inc.
Initial Release
1989
MIME Type
application/x-hwp

What is a BMP file?

The BMP (Bitmap) format, formally known as the Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) file format, is a raster graphics standard developed by Microsoft for the Windows operating system. The file structure consists of a file header (BITMAPFILEHEADER), an information header (typically BITMAPINFOHEADER), a color table, and the pixel array. Data is stored as a grid of pixels with color depths ranging from 1-bit to 32-bit, typically uncompressed, though the format supports lossless Run-Length Encoding (RLE4 or RLE8) and Huffman 1D compression for specific bit depths.

How to open a BMP file

Due to its simplicity and documentation as a core Windows standard, BMP files possess near-universal compatibility. They can be opened natively by virtually all image viewers and web browsers across Windows, macOS, and Linux without additional software. Standard utilities include Microsoft Paint, Apple Preview, and Windows Photos. For advanced manipulation, pixel-based editors like Adobe Photoshop and CorelDRAW are recommended, though the format is rarely used for complex editing due to its large file size.

BMP Technical Info

Full Name
Bitmap Image File
Developed By
Microsoft
Initial Release
1985
MIME Type
image/bmp

Why RunConvert

The fastest way to convert any file

Purpose-built for speed, privacy, and breadth of format support.

Convert HWP to BMP in seconds

Every HWP to BMP conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

Fast, cloud-powered

No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

Secure & private

Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

Free - no account needed

Convert without creating an account - no credit card, no trial clock. Sign in only if you want history and higher daily limits.

Developer API

Convert HWP to BMP via API

Automate HWP to BMP conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "hwp-to-bmp",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "bmp"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.hwp

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.