How to convert ODT to Word DOCX
- Add your .odt files.
- Word (.docx) is preselected — start the conversion.
- Download your .docx files.
.odt (OpenDocument Text) is the default format of LibreOffice Writer and OpenOffice. It is common in universities, public administrations and with anyone who prefers free software. The trouble starts when the person you are sending it to only uses Microsoft Word — a recruiter, an accountant or a client asking for “the Word version”.
Word can open some .odt files, but not always with the same layout, and many job portals and online forms only accept .docx. Converting the file before you send it saves a round of emails and makes sure the document reads correctly on a desktop or a phone.
The conversion uses LibreOffice — the same software that made your file — so text, styles, tables, images and footnotes are carried over faithfully. Add up to 50 files at once. They are processed in memory and deleted after 30 minutes.
Tip: if your document uses a font that is not installed on Windows or Mac, such as Liberation or DejaVu, Word will substitute a similar one and line breaks may shift slightly. Choose a common font (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman) before converting a resume or cover letter, and check the page count after opening the .docx.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ODT file?
It is a text document in the OpenDocument format, used by LibreOffice Writer, OpenOffice and other free office suites — the counterpart of Microsoft Word's .docx.
Will the result open in Word?
Yes, you get a real .docx file that opens in Word (Windows, Mac, mobile), Google Docs and LibreOffice.
Are tables and pictures kept?
Yes, tables, images, heading styles, headers and footers are preserved. A font that is not available may be replaced by a similar one.
Do I need to install LibreOffice?
No, everything happens online in your browser, on a computer or a phone.
Are my documents private?
Files are processed in memory, never shared, and deleted automatically after 30 minutes.