Convert DOCX to ODT
Free and instant — your DOCX files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert DOCX to ODT
- Step 01
Add your DOCX files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your ODT files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert DOCX to ODT?
Converting DOCX to ODT turns a Word document into the open-standard format used natively by LibreOffice and OpenOffice — handy for organizations that require open formats for archiving or compliance.
DOCX vs ODT at a glance
DOCX is the standard editable document format — rich text, images and tables in a file every version of Word and most office suites can open and edit. ODT is the open-standard word processor format — LibreOffice and OpenOffice's default, built on the same ZIP-plus-XML idea as DOCX but under an open, royalty-free spec.
| Property | DOCX | ODT |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .docx | .odt |
| Full name | Microsoft Word Document | OpenDocument Text |
| First released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Developed by | Microsoft | OASIS (used by LibreOffice, OpenOffice) |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | editable documents, reports and letters compatible with Microsoft Word | editable documents in an open, vendor-neutral standard |
DOCX to ODT — frequently asked questions
Is this DOCX to ODT converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will formatting be preserved?
Text, styles, tables and images convert well between these two similar ZIP-based formats.
Is the conversion private?
Your DOCX is sent to our servers, converted using LibreOffice, and the result is returned to you. Your file is deleted immediately after conversion and never stored.
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