Convert ODT to DOCX Online Free
ODT is the open-standard text document format used by LibreOffice and OpenOffice. DOCX is the modern Microsoft Word format and the standard for editable documents. FileConverter turns your ODT into DOCX online in seconds - free, privacy-first, and with no software to install or account to create.
ODT to DOCX converts an OpenDocument text file into Word format, smoothing collaboration with Microsoft-centric teams.
What changes when you convert ODT to DOCX
Converting ODT to DOCX changes the document format while aiming to preserve your text and core structure. Complex layouts may shift slightly, so review the DOCX output before sharing widely.
About the ODT format
ODT is the word-processing format of the OpenDocument standard, favoured by open-source office suites and public-sector organisations. Converting to DOCX helps when recipients use Microsoft Word. In everyday use, ODT is chosen for LibreOffice and OpenOffice documents and open-standard document exchange. It opens in LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and Google Docs.
About the DOCX format
DOCX is an XML-based, editable word-processing format supported by Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. It is the go-to choice for documents that need ongoing editing and collaboration. In everyday use, DOCX is chosen for editable letters, essays, and reports and collaborative documents in Word or Google Docs. It opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice Writer.
ODT vs DOCX
ODT is best known for open, vendor-neutral standard, while DOCX stands out for fully editable with rich formatting. Choosing between them comes down to where the file needs to go next.
Common use cases
People convert ODT to DOCX for jobs such as editable letters, essays, and reports and collaborative documents in Word or Google Docs. It is especially common when a ODT file arrives from one system but needs to work in another that standardises on DOCX.
When to convert ODT to DOCX
Reach for ODT to DOCX when your destination expects DOCX — for example editable letters, essays, and reports and collaborative documents in Word or Google Docs. It is the right move when you receive a ODT file but the app, website, or person you are working with cannot use it. Bear in mind that layout can vary slightly between apps, so keep your original ODT if you might need it again.
How to convert ODT to DOCX
- Open the converter with ODT to DOCX pre-selected using the button below.
- Upload your ODT file (drag and drop or browse) within the size limit shown on this page.
- Confirm DOCX is selected as the target format.
- Start the conversion and download your DOCX file the moment it is ready.
Quality tips
Digital-born ODT files convert most predictably. Scanned pages need OCR before editable text looks perfect, and very complex layouts are worth a quick review in the destination app after converting to DOCX.
Platform compatibility
The ODT to DOCX converter works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS - anywhere with a modern browser. No plugins or permissions are required to export DOCX.
File size limits
Documents up to 200MB
Troubleshooting
- If the file exceeds the limit shown below, compress images, trim video, or split archives before retrying.
- If conversion fails, confirm the extension matches the real format — renaming a file alone does not change its contents.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before conversion.
- Heavy formatting may shift slightly — allow a minute to tidy headings in Word or a similar app.
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