How to convert DOCX to HTML
To convert DOCX to HTML, upload your DOCX file, choose HTML as the output format and press Convert. The finished HTML file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns DOCX document files into HTML in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your DOCX file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from DOCX to HTML
- Opens in any browser
- Keeps headings, links and images
- Easy to publish online
- Opens in: every web browser and web editor
What to expect from this conversion
- Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
DOCX vs HTML
| Property | DOCX | HTML |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Office Open XML Document | HyperText Markup Language |
| Released | 2007, Microsoft (ECMA-376) | 1993, Tim Berners-Lee and the W3C |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps | every web browser and web editor |
| Best for | editing and collaborating on documents; reports, essays and resumes | publishing documents on the web; email content |
Steps to convert DOCX to HTML
- Drop your DOCX file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that HTML is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new HTML file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
- Use DOCX instead of DOC for new files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert DOCX to HTML?
Drop your DOCX file on the converter, confirm that HTML is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the HTML file. No account or software is needed.
Is the DOCX to HTML converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting DOCX to HTML?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
Will formatting be kept when converting DOCX to HTML?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
Which programs open HTML files?
HTML files open in every web browser and web editor.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.