DOCX vs HTML
A quick, plain-English comparison of the DOCX and HTML file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| DOCX | HTML | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | document | document |
| Extension | .docx | .html |
| MIME type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document | text/html |
| Converts to | 15 formats | 15 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between DOCX and HTML
DOCX vs HTML: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DOCX and HTML?
Office Open XML word-processing document (Word). HyperText Markup Language web document.
Should I use DOCX or HTML?
Both are document formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert DOCX to HTML?
Open the DOCX-to-HTML converter, drop your DOCX file in, and download the HTML. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.