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Convert ODT to DOCX - Open Documents in Microsoft Word

Convert OpenDocument files to Word format. Share documents with anyone using Microsoft Office.

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Need to Share Documents with Word Users?

You created a document in LibreOffice or OpenOffice, but your colleague or client uses Microsoft Word. They open your ODT file and the formatting looks wrong-or worse, they can't open it at all.

Converting ODT to DOCX solves this instantly. DOCX is Microsoft Word's native format, and it's what most businesses and professionals expect to receive. Our converter transforms your ODT files into fully compatible Word documents in seconds.

How to Convert ODT to DOCX

  1. Upload your ODT file - Drag and drop or click to select your OpenDocument file
  2. Confirm DOCX output - DOCX is selected as the conversion target
  3. Download your Word document - Ready to open in Microsoft Word or share with anyone

The entire process takes just seconds. No account required, no software to install.

Why ODT and Word Don't Always Get Along

ODT (OpenDocument Text) and DOCX are competing document standards. While Microsoft Word can technically open ODT files, support is incomplete:

  • Formatting shifts - Tables, columns, and text boxes may render differently
  • Font substitution - Fonts used in LibreOffice might not exist in Word
  • Features lost - Some OpenDocument features have no Word equivalent
  • Older Word versions - Word 2007 and earlier need plugins for ODT

In our testing, converting to DOCX before sharing eliminates most of these compatibility issues. The recipient sees your document exactly as intended.

When You Need This Conversion

Professional Documents

Sending a resume, proposal, or report to a potential employer or client? They almost certainly use Microsoft Office. DOCX ensures they can open and review your document without issues.

Academic Submissions

Many universities and educational institutions require DOCX format for paper submissions. Converting from ODT ensures your assignment meets their requirements.

Team Collaboration

Working with colleagues who use Word? Converting to DOCX lets everyone edit the same document without compatibility problems. Track changes and comments work properly across the team.

Government and Legal Forms

Official forms and templates often come in DOCX format. If you filled one out in LibreOffice, convert back to DOCX to maintain compatibility with their systems.

What Gets Preserved

Our conversion maintains the key elements of your document:

  • Text and paragraphs - All content transfers intact
  • Basic formatting - Bold, italic, underline, font sizes
  • Tables - Structure and cell content preserved
  • Images - Embedded pictures stay in place
  • Headers and footers - Page elements transfer correctly
  • Lists - Numbered and bulleted lists maintain structure

Complex elements like advanced text wrapping or LibreOffice-specific features may adjust slightly, but the document remains fully usable.

Alternative Formats

Depending on your needs, other conversions might work better:

  • ODT to PDF - Best for documents that don't need editing. PDFs look identical everywhere.
  • ODT to DOC - For compatibility with very old versions of Word (2003 and earlier).
  • ODT to RTF - Universal format that works in almost any word processor.

Choose DOCX when the recipient needs to edit the document or when they specifically request Word format.

Works on Any Device

Convert ODT to DOCX directly in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android tablets

No downloads required. Your files stay on your device during conversion.

Pro Tip

Before converting, use LibreOffice's built-in compatibility checker (File > Properties > General > Check) to identify potential issues. This helps you fix problems before they become formatting surprises in Word.

Common Mistake

Sending ODT files directly to Word users and assuming they'll look the same. While Word can open ODT, the formatting often shifts. Always convert to DOCX when sharing with Microsoft Office users.

Best For

Sharing editable documents with colleagues, clients, or institutions that use Microsoft Office. Essential for job applications, business proposals, and academic submissions where DOCX is expected.

Not Recommended

If the recipient only needs to view the document (not edit it), PDF is better - it looks identical everywhere. Also skip conversion if everyone involved uses LibreOffice; ODT works perfectly in that case.

Frequently Asked Questions

ODT (OpenDocument Text) is the default document format for LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice Writer. It's an open standard that anyone can use freely, unlike Microsoft's proprietary formats.

Word 2010 and later versions can open ODT files, but with limitations. Formatting may shift, fonts might substitute, and some features won't display correctly. Converting to DOCX first ensures full compatibility.

Basic formatting like fonts, bold, italic, tables, and images transfer well. Complex LibreOffice-specific features may adjust slightly, but the document remains fully usable in Word.

Yes. Our converter is completely free with no limits on file size or number of conversions. No account or registration required.

Yes. Upload several ODT files and convert them all to DOCX in a single batch. Each file downloads individually or together in a ZIP archive.

Use DOCX unless you need compatibility with Word 2003 or earlier. DOCX is the modern standard since Word 2007, offers better features, and produces smaller file sizes than the older DOC format.

Most businesses use Microsoft Office, making DOCX the expected format. While ODT works in Word, DOCX ensures perfect compatibility and avoids any formatting surprises when sharing documents.

Yes. Conversion happens in your browser - your files are not uploaded to external servers. Your documents stay on your device throughout the process.

You'll need to remove the password protection in LibreOffice before converting. Open the file, go to File > Properties > Security, and remove the password. Then save and upload for conversion.

Absolutely. The converted DOCX file is fully editable in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any application that supports Word format. All text, tables, and formatting can be modified.

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