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Basic information about HYD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HYD（*.HYD or *.hyd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the HYD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the HYD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HYD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HYD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HYD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the HYD file?
  • How to open a HYD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a HYD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a HYD file?
  • How to convert HYD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to HYD file format?


1.Detail information about HYD file extension: Corel WordPerfect Hyphenation Dictionary

File type Corel WordPerfect Hyphenation Dictionary Category Misc Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description HYD file is a Corel WordPerfect Hyphenation Dictionary developed by Corel Corporation. HYD is a file extension commonly associated with Corel WordPerfect Hyphenation Dictionary files. Corel WordPerfect Hyphenation Dictionary format was developed by Corel Corporation. Files with HYD extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The most popular program for handling HYD files is WordPerfect Office, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about HYD and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HYD files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a HYD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.HYD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the HYD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support HYD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of HYD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a HYD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HYD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a HYD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the HYD file is damaged.
  • Whether the HYD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the HYD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the HYD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the HYD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a HYD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a HYD file.

If the HYD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.