How to convert RST to DOCX
- Add your .RST 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
- Sphinx directives such as
.. note::,.. warning::, and.. toctree::have no Word equivalent and are dropped from the output. - Cross-references using
:ref:and:doc:roles become plain text because Pandoc converts single files without the surrounding Sphinx project context. - Images referenced with
.. image::must be present in the same folder so Pandoc can embed them in the.docx.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pandoc really free with no file-size limits?
Yes. Pandoc is open-source software with no file-size or file-count restrictions.
Why are my note and warning boxes missing in the Word file?
They come from Sphinx directives (
.. note::, .. warning::) that Pandoc does not map to Word styles; the text inside may survive but the styled box does not.Can I match my company's Word template?
Yes - use Pandoc's
--reference-doc option with a styled .docx so headings, fonts, and spacing match your template.Can I convert the DOCX back to RST?
Pandoc can reverse the conversion, but the output will not match the original: directives, roles, and document structure will differ.
