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DOCX to HTML Converter

Turn a Word document into a clean, self-contained web page — no messy Word markup.

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or drag and drop them here · up to 100 MB per file

Your files are processed on this device and never uploaded.

Instant conversion

There is no upload or server queue, so conversion starts the moment you drop a file and finishes as fast as your device can process it.

Your files stay private

Files are processed entirely inside your browser. They are never sent to, stored on, or seen by any server.

Nothing to install

Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS in any modern browser. No software, no extensions, no account.

How to convert DOCX to HTML

  1. 1

    Click "Choose DOCX files" or drop your Word documents onto the converter.

  2. 2

    Click "Convert". Each document is turned into HTML on your device.

  3. 3

    Click "Download" to save the .html file.

  4. 4

    Open it in a browser, or copy the content into your website or CMS.

Why convert DOCX to HTML?

  • Publish on the web — paste clean HTML into a blog, CMS or help centre without Word’s hidden formatting.
  • Share with anyone — every device can open HTML in a browser; no Word licence needed.
  • Email newsletters and documentation — start from content written in Word.

How the conversion works

The document is read with mammoth.js, which maps Word’s styles to semantic HTML elements rather than copying visual formatting. The result is cleaned and wrapped in a responsive page with embedded images.

What is a DOCX file?

DOCX is the default document format of Microsoft Word since 2007, standardised as Office Open XML (ISO/IEC 29500). A DOCX file is a ZIP archive containing XML files for the text, styles, numbering and comments, plus a media folder for images.

Because it is an open standard, DOCX also opens in Google Docs, LibreOffice, Apple Pages, WPS Office and Hancom Office. Older Word files with the .doc extension use a different binary format and are not the same as DOCX.

What is an HTML file?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the language of web pages. An HTML file is plain text with tags such as <h1> for headings, <p> for paragraphs and <img> for pictures. Any web browser can open it, on any operating system, without extra software.

HTML is a convenient format for reading and sharing documents: it keeps headings, lists, tables, links and emphasis, and a single file can even carry its images embedded inside it.

Frequently asked questions

Will the HTML look exactly like my Word document?

No — and that is intentional. The converter keeps the structure (headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, bold, italic, links, footnotes and images) but replaces Word's fonts, colours and spacing with a clean, readable style. That makes the HTML easy to restyle and publish.

Are images included?

Yes. Images are embedded in the HTML file, so the single file displays correctly offline.

Why are my headings plain paragraphs?

Headings are detected from Word's built-in heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, …). Text that was only made large and bold by hand is treated as a normal paragraph.

Can I convert old .doc files or password-protected documents?

No. Only .docx files are supported, and password-protected documents are detected and refused.

Is my document uploaded?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser.

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