How to convert ODT to DOTX
- Add your .ODT file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DOTX in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DOTX file.
What to expect
- The result is a Word template (DOTX): opening it creates a new document from it rather than editing the template itself.
- Styles, layout, and text transfer, but ODF-to-OOXML differences can cause minor formatting shifts, so review the output.
- DOTX cannot contain macros; any LibreOffice Basic macros in the ODT are dropped in the conversion.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the ODT and the resulting DOTX?
An ODT is an ordinary OpenDocument Text document, while a DOTX is a Microsoft Word template: double-clicking it creates a new document from its layout, styles, and boilerplate rather than opening it for direct editing.
Does the document's formatting survive the conversion?
The text, styles, and layout are carried into the Word template format, but ODF and Office Open XML handle some features differently, so intricate formatting, fields, or spacing can shift slightly and is worth checking.
Where can I use the DOTX after converting?
DOTX opens in Microsoft Word, and also in free LibreOffice Writer, Word for the web, and Google Docs. In Word it behaves as a template for spinning up new documents.
Will the template carry over any macros?
No. DOTX is the macro-free template type, so it cannot hold VBA code - only macro-enabled .dotm can. Any macros in the source ODT would not be preserved as runnable code in a DOTX.
Programs that convert ODT: Microsoft Word · AbiWord · TextMaker · Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) · LibreOffice Writer
