Convert DOCX to ODT
Last updated: June 1, 2026To convert DOCX to ODT, drop your DOCX file into the converter above, then download the ODT result. It's free, needs no sign-up, and there's no watermark. Your file is processed on our secure server over an encrypted connection and deleted automatically right after — never stored or shared.
Why convert DOCX to ODT?
Convert a Word DOCX into ODT and you get OpenDocument Text, the native format of LibreOffice, OpenOffice and Collabora. Editing a DOCX inside LibreOffice means every save round-trips through Microsoft's Office Open XML, which can quietly nudge spacing, styles and list numbering; saving as ODT keeps the file in its home format so it stays stable. This free tool uploads your DOCX over HTTPS, rebuilds it as a clean .odt with headings, tables, footnotes and images intact, then deletes it. No sign-up, no watermark.
- You've moved from Microsoft Word to LibreOffice or OpenOffice and want your documents in their native ODT format, so repeated edits and saves stop drifting the formatting.
- A government department, EU public body, or university asks for submissions in the open OpenDocument (.odt) standard instead of a proprietary Word file.
- You're sending a document to someone who runs only open-source software and want to hand them an ODT they can open and edit without owning a Microsoft Office licence.
DOCX vs ODT
DOCX · Microsoft Word
DOCX is the modern Microsoft Word format — a fully editable document you can open in Word, Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice. The right choice while you're still writing or revising.
ODT · OpenDocument Text
ODT is the open-standard word-processing format used by LibreOffice and OpenOffice — fully editable and a vendor-neutral alternative to DOCX.
DOCX to ODT — frequently asked questions
Will my formatting survive the conversion to ODT?
For everyday documents, yes. Headings, paragraph styles, bold and italic, bullet and numbered lists, tables, footnotes and inline images all map cleanly from DOCX to ODT. A few Word-only features have no exact OpenDocument equivalent (SmartArt, some complex equation objects and certain text effects), so those can shift slightly. Standard text-heavy files come through faithfully.
Is converting DOCX to ODT here actually private?
Your file is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our conversion server, rebuilt as ODT with LibreOffice, and deleted immediately afterwards. It is not processed inside your browser, and it is never stored or shared. The service is genuinely free with no account, no email and no watermark on the result.
Can LibreOffice or OpenOffice open the ODT I get back?
Yes. ODT is the default, native document format for LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice and Collabora, and Google Docs can import it too. Microsoft Word can also open .odt files, though its OpenDocument support has minor quirks, so ODT is best when your main editor is an open-source one.
How do I convert DOCX to ODT?
Drop your DOCX file (or several) into the converter, confirm ODT is selected as the output, click convert, then download the ODT file. The whole thing takes a few seconds.
Is this DOCX to ODT converter free?
Yes — it's completely free with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Is it safe to convert DOCX to ODT here?
Yes. Your DOCX file is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our conversion server, converted, and deleted automatically moments later — it is never stored, logged or shared.
Can I convert multiple DOCX files at once?
Convert one DOCX file at a time — finish one, then drop in the next.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — the converter runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets and desktops.