Why convert TYP to DOCX?
A .typ file is Typst markup that only the Typst compiler renders, whereas .DOCX is the editable Word format collaborators and journals expect. Converting lets you hand off a Typst-authored paper to reviewers who need to open and edit it in Word.
How to convert TYP to DOCX
Pandoc (command line)
With Pandoc 3.1.8+ run pandoc main.typ -o main.docx. It reads the .typ directly and writes Word, preserving headings, lists, and math.
typ2docx
Install with pip install typ2docx and run typ2docx main.typ; it merges Pandoc and PDF-based output to keep tables, cross-references, and math.
Export PDF then convert
Compile with typst compile main.typ and convert the PDF to Word using Adobe Acrobat's Export to > Microsoft Word when you need visual fidelity over editability.
About these formats
A .typ file is a plain-text source document written for Typst, an open-source markup-based typesetting system. It holds your text mixed with Typst markup, math, and scripting, which the…
Open .TYP details →
.DOCX
Microsoft Word Open XML Document
A DOCX file is a Microsoft Word document in the Open XML format introduced with Word 2007. You do not need to buy Microsoft Office to open one - LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, and Word…
Open .DOCX details →Quality & what to watch
- Pandoc's Typst reader is limited: custom
#set/#showrules, complex layouts, and packages may be ignored or approximated. - Precise page layout, fonts, and spacing from Typst are not reproduced in Word - the DOCX is a reflowable approximation.
- PDF-to-Word paths (Acrobat) keep the look but can scramble editable structure like real headings and tables.
Frequently asked questions
Does Typst export to Word by itself?
.docx export; you need Pandoc or a tool like typ2docx.
