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Open, View & Read DOCX Files
Including Hidden & Bulk

Add file(s) or a folder, search, and view Word documents in Preview or Plain Text. No Microsoft Word required — works on Windows 10/11 and macOS.

Preview & Plain TextText, images & layoutAdd File(s) & FolderSearch filesNo Word required

Drop .docx files here or use Add File(s) / Add Folder above

Overview

What Is a DOCX File?

DOCX is the default document format for Microsoft Word (Office 2007 and later). It is based on the Office Open XML standard: a ZIP archive containing XML files that describe the document's structure, styles, and content. This makes it easier for tools like our viewer to read and convert content without requiring Word.

Our free DOCX Viewer converts the document to HTML entirely on your device. Use Add File(s) or Add Folder to load multiple DOCX files, search by name, and view in Preview or Plain Text. Headings, paragraphs, lists, images, and tables are preserved. No Microsoft Word required — compatible with Windows 10/11 and macOS.

Use the viewer to open .docx files on a computer without Word, to quickly preview a document without uploading it, or to read confidential files with the assurance that nothing leaves your device.

Features

Features of the DOCX Viewer

Open Word documents with no install

Open, View & Read DOCX Files That are Hidden

Open and view Word documents including files that are hidden or in non-standard locations. Read content without installing Word.

View All DOCX File Components: Text, Images, Layout, Etc.

View full document content: text, images, headings, paragraphs, tables, and layout. MS Word DOCX reader helps you read images and text of DOCX files.

View DOCX Files with Multiple Pages & Bulk DOCX File Viewing

View DOCX files with multiple pages and load many files at once. Bulk DOCX file viewing with a simple file list and one-click switch between documents.

Easy-to-use and User-friendly Interface Making the Navigation simple

Clean, intuitive interface with clear Add File(s), Add Folder, and Search options. Navigation is simple so you can find and view any DOCX quickly.

Include DOCX Files with Add File(s), Add Folder, Search File Options

Add one or more files with Add File(s), load a whole folder of DOCX files with Add Folder, and filter or find files using the Search file option.

MS Word DOCX Reader Helps to Read Images & Text of DOCX Files

Read both images and text from Word documents. Inline images and formatted text are displayed in the preview so you see the document as intended.

Open DOCX Files in Two Viewing Modes: Preview and Plain Text

Switch between Preview (formatted HTML with layout, images, tables) and Plain Text mode for quick reading or copy-paste.

Requires No Installation of Microsoft Word to Open DOCX File

Open and read .docx files without installing Microsoft Word. Everything runs in your browser — no software to install.

Opens Files with "Macro", "Restricted Editing", "Marked as Final"

View content from DOCX files that contain macros, are marked as restricted editing, or marked as final. Read-only viewing works where the format allows extraction.

DOCX Viewer Freeware is Compatible with Windows 10/11 & macOS

Use the free DOCX viewer on Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS. Works in any modern browser — no platform lock-in.

How it works

How to View a DOCX File Online

Four simple steps — no install, no sign-up

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Open the DOCX Viewer

Go to the DOCX Viewer page. Use Add File(s) or Add Folder to load one or more .docx files.

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Add File(s) or Add Folder

Click Add File(s) to select multiple DOCX files, or Add Folder to load all .docx files from a folder. You can also drag and drop.

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Search and select a file

Use the Search box to filter files by name. Click a file in the list to select it, then click View File to load its content.

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View in Preview or Plain Text

Switch between Preview (formatted text, images, layout) and Plain Text mode. No Microsoft Word installation required.

Use cases

Use Cases for the DOCX Viewer

When and why to open DOCX files online

No Word Installed

Read .docx files on a machine that doesn't have Microsoft Word.

Confidential Documents

View Word documents without uploading them to any cloud or server.

Quick Previews

Quickly preview a .docx attachment or downloaded file online.

Mobile & Tablets

Open DOCX files on phones and tablets without installing an office app.

Development & QA

Verify DOCX content or conversion output during development and testing.

Archives & Backups

Read old or backed-up Word documents without reinstalling Word.

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Free vs Paid — DOCX Viewer

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Feature
Free
Paid
Daily usage
5 uses/day
Unlimited
File size limit
10 MB
Up to 500 MB
All core features
No software installation
Works on any device
Files stay on your device
Batch processing
Priority support
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the DOCX Viewer

Q1. What is a DOCX file?
DOCX is the default format for Microsoft Word documents (Office 2007 and later). It is a ZIP archive containing XML files that describe the document structure, styles, and content. Our viewer converts that content to HTML for easy reading.
Q2. Do you upload my DOCX file?
No. The DOCX Viewer processes your file entirely on your device. Your data is never sent to our servers.
Q3. Can I add a folder of DOCX files?
Yes. Use the Add Folder button to select a folder; the viewer will list all .docx files in it. You can then search by file name and open any file. Add Folder is supported in Chrome, Edge, and other modern browsers.
Q4. What are Preview and Plain Text modes?
Preview shows the document with formatting, images, headings, tables, and layout (like a read-only Word view). Plain Text shows only the text content, which is useful for quick reading or copying.
Q5. Does it open files with macros or restricted editing?
The viewer can often read content from DOCX files that contain macros, are marked as restricted editing, or marked as final. Content is extracted in read-only form where the format allows.
Q6. Does it work without Word? On Windows and Mac?
Yes. No installation of Microsoft Word is required. The DOCX viewer freeware is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS — use any modern browser.
Q7. Is the DOCX Viewer free?
Yes. The tool is free to use. Some daily limits may apply; check the tool for details.
Q8. What if conversion fails?
If the file is corrupted or not a valid DOCX, you'll see an error message. Files with heavy protection or unusual structure may not convert fully. Try re-saving as .docx in Word if possible.
Q9. Does it work on mobile?
Yes. You can open the DOCX Viewer on a phone or tablet and select .docx files from your device. Add Folder may not be available on all mobile browsers.
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