How to convert FODT to DOCX
- Add your .FODT file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DOCX in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DOCX file.
What to expect
- Standard text, headings, paragraph styles, and tables convert reliably; LibreOffice Basic macros have no Word equivalent and are silently dropped.
- After converting, review headers, footers, page styles, and tracked changes - the two formats model these differently.
- FODT stores images base64-encoded inline, making the source file large; the resulting
.docxis usually smaller.
Frequently asked questions
Why won't Word open my .fodt file directly?
Word reads ODF content but does not register the
.fodt extension. Rename the file to .odt and Word opens it without any other change.Will my formatting survive the conversion?
Text, headings, styles, and tables transfer well. Advanced fields and macros may not carry over, so check the result before sending.
Is renaming .fodt to .odt safe?
Yes - both extensions use identical XML;
.odt is the same content zipped while .fodt is flat. Keep a backup copy before renaming.Can I convert without installing software?
Yes - use the free converter on this page; no software installation is required.
Programs that convert FODT: NeoOffice · LibreOffice Writer · Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer)
