Convert ODT to Word (DOCX)

Convert ODT to Word (DOCX) when a document made in LibreOffice or OpenOffice has to go to someone who works in Word. You get a DOCX file with the same text, tables and pictures.

What happens when you convert ODT to DOCX

Word can open ODT, but it shows such files with its own adjustments: indents, spacing and list numbering sometimes look different, and Word warns about compatibility when saving. The recipient sees the document not as it was made and edits an already distorted version.

DOCX is Word's native format. A document saved in it beforehand opens without warnings, and edits and tracked changes work the usual way.

• Text, headings and paragraph styles carry over with their formatting.
• Tables stay tables, pictures keep their places.
• Headers, footers and page numbers are preserved.
• Text boxes and shapes anchored to the page may shift slightly.
• If the recipient lacks a font used in the document, Word substitutes a similar one.

How to convert ODT to DOCX

1. Upload the ODT file on this page.
2. Choose DOCX as the output format.
3. Click "Convert" and download the document.

Who needs DOCX instead of ODT

• Submit a paper or article where only Word files are accepted.
• Send a contract to a lawyer or accountant who reviews documents with Word's tracked changes.
• Upload a resume to a job site that offers DOC, DOCX or PDF.
• Share a template with colleagues who will fill it in using Word.

Other conversions from ODT

• The document only needs to be viewed, not edited: the ODT to PDF converter is the safer choice.
• The file must open even in a basic editor: use the ODT to RTF converter.
• Edits made in Word need to go back to LibreOffice: try the DOCX to ODT converter.

Frequently asked questions

Can I open ODT in Word without converting?

Yes, but Word may show the document with different indents and numbering. To make sure the recipient sees it as intended, send DOCX.

Will tables and pictures be kept?

Yes, tables and images stay in place. Only check text boxes and shapes anchored to the page, as they sometimes move.

Why DOCX rather than DOC for this document?

DOCX is the current Word format and keeps formatting better. The old DOC only makes sense for people with a very old version of Word.