Convert DOCX to FODT

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 FODT
Full Name OpenDocument Flat XML Document Format

FODT is a document file used by OpenOffice word processor. The file uses XML markup language. FODT replaces ODT format that uses ZIP archivization method.

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 "FODT"). 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 FODT becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DOCX to FODT 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 FODT. 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 FODT converters.

Conversion from DOCX to FODT

How to convert the DOCX file to FODT?

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 FODT. 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 FODT file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file FODT on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted FODT file that can be found in the location selected in step 4