Convert DOCX to ABW

File Extension DOCX
Full Name Microsoft Word 2007/2010 Open XML Document Format

The .docx file type refers to Microsoft word’s most recent file type. Beginning with the 2007 version of Word, Microsoft’s proprietary software for word processing, the word files are now saved with the .docx extension instead of the old .doc. This is in line with Microsoft’s approach to be compliant with the open XML standards.

File Extension ABW
Full Name AbiWord Document Format

File with an .ABW extension contains formatted text and page layout, including images, charts and lists. It supports the RTF compliant documents (Rich Text Formatting).

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOCX") to another (referred to as "ABW"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DOCX file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DOCX to format ABW becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DOCX to ABW file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DOCX and transforming it into format ABW. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DOCX to ABW converters.

Conversion from DOCX to ABW

DOCX to ABW

How to convert the DOCX file to ABW?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DOCX to ABW. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DOCX file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file DOCX, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the DOCX file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ABW file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ABW on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ABW file that can be found in the location selected in step 4