DOCX vs ODT
A quick, plain-English comparison of the DOCX and ODT file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| DOCX | ODT | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | document | document |
| Extension | .docx | .odt |
| MIME type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text |
| Converts to | 15 formats | 15 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between DOCX and ODT
DOCX vs ODT: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DOCX and ODT?
Office Open XML word-processing document (Word). OpenDocument text document.
Should I use DOCX or ODT?
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 ODT?
Open the DOCX-to-ODT converter, drop your DOCX file in, and download the ODT. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.