LWP to HTML Converter

Convert LWP to HTML 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.

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.

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.

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 LWP file?

The LWP format represents documents created by Lotus Word Pro, a word processor component of the IBM Lotus SmartSuite. These files utilize a proprietary binary structure to store rich text, page layouts, and 'SmartMaster' formatting templates. Developed by the Lotus Development Corporation (acquired by IBM), the format superseded the earlier SAM and AMI formats, serving as a primary competitor to Microsoft Word in the mid-1990s enterprise market.

How to open an LWP file

Native execution requires the discontinued Lotus SmartSuite software on Windows. For modern environments, LibreOffice Writer includes specific import filters to reverse-engineer and open LWP files, though some complex formatting may be lost. Alternatively, the KeyView file viewer can display contents without editing capabilities.

LWP Technical Info

Full Name: Lotus Word Pro Document
Developed By: Lotus Development Corporation
Initial Release: 1996
MIME Type: application/vnd.lotus-wordpro

What is an HTML file?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser, defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the WHATWG Living Standard. An HTML file consists of plain text tags that structure content into a Document Object Model (DOM), enabling the embedding of scripts (JavaScript), cascading style sheets (CSS), and multimedia. The format has evolved from SGML-based roots to the current HTML5 specification, which includes semantic elements and APIs for complex web applications.

How to open an HTML file

Operating systems universally support HTML rendering via pre-installed web browsers like Microsoft Edge (Windows), Safari (macOS), or Firefox (Linux). For source code modification, developers utilize specialized editors such as Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, or Notepad++. No proprietary software is required, as the format is an open, non-proprietary standard text file.

HTML Technical Info

Full Name: HyperText Markup Language
Developed By: W3C / WHATWG
Initial Release: 1993
MIME Type: text/html

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Developer API

Convert LWP to HTML via API

Automate LWP to HTML 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": "lwp-to-html",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "html"
      },
      "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.lwp

# 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.