How to convert Word DOCX to ODT
- Add your Word .docx files.
- OpenDocument (.odt) is preselected — start the conversion.
- Download your .odt files.
ODT (OpenDocument Text) is an open standard (ISO/IEC 26300) that no single software vendor controls. It is the native format of LibreOffice and OpenOffice, which are widely used in education, public administrations and on Linux computers. Some institutions ask for it explicitly for archiving or document exchange.
Converting .docx to .odt helps when you work in LibreOffice and want a file that opens exactly as intended, when a teacher or office asks for the OpenDocument format, or when you want to keep your documents in an open format that will still open in ten years without any subscription.
The conversion is done by LibreOffice itself: text, styles, tables, images, headers and footers are carried over. Word-only features (some content controls, macros) may be simplified. Up to 50 files at once, deleted automatically after 30 minutes.
Good to know: comments, tracked changes, footnotes and the table of contents are kept in the .odt file. If your document uses Microsoft fonts such as Calibri or Cambria and they are not installed, LibreOffice substitutes metric-compatible fonts of the same width, which keeps line and page breaks close to the original. Check forms with drop-down fields, as these Word-specific controls may become plain text.
Frequently asked questions
Why use ODT?
It is an open, standardized format read natively by LibreOffice and OpenOffice and supported by Word. It is often recommended for long-term archiving.
Can Word open the ODT file?
Yes, recent versions of Microsoft Word open and save .odt files, and so does Google Docs.
Will the layout look the same?
Very close: text, styles, tables and images are kept. Double-check documents that rely on advanced Word-only features.
Can I convert several files?
Yes, up to 50 .docx files at once, 300 MB maximum each.
Do you keep my files?
No, they are processed in memory and deleted automatically after 30 minutes.