Convert Word to Any Format

Introduced with Office 2007, .docx is a ZIP archive containing XML files that describe document structure, styles, and relationships. It supports the full range of Word features: styles, themes, SmartArt, tracked changes, and custom XML. It is the best choice when the recipient will need to edit the document in Microsoft Word and preserve all formatting fidelity.

ODT (OpenDocument Text) is the ISO-standardised format used natively by LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and Google Docs. It is the right choice when collaborating with people who use open-source office tools, or when you need a format that is not vendor-locked. LibreOffice converts DOCX to ODT with high fidelity — complex styles and table formatting transfer well.

Rich Text Format was created by Microsoft in 1987 as a portable document exchange format. Nearly every word processor on every platform can open RTF files, including WordPad, Pages, Google Docs, and legacy applications from the 1990s. RTF supports bold, italic, headings, tables, and images — but not complex modern elements like SmartArt or content controls. It is ideal for maximum cross-application portability.

Plain text export strips everything except the character content of the document. All formatting, images, tables, and structure are discarded. The resulting TXT file is perfect for feeding into NLP pipelines, search indexing, spell-checking tools, or any system that needs raw text without markup overhead. Text is extracted in reading order, with paragraph breaks as newlines.

Use PDF when the document should not be edited. Use DOCX when the recipient uses Microsoft Word. Use ODT when collaborating in LibreOffice or Google Docs. Use RTF when maximum compatibility across old and new software is needed. Use TXT when only the text content matters and formatting is irrelevant. EasyConv supports all directions so you can always move between formats as your workflow evolves.