Do I need Microsoft Word?
No. The document opens directly in your browser.
File viewer
DOCX Viewer
Open, inspect, search, and extract text from DOCX files locally in your browser. Drop in a Word document to view the text, outline, internal XML, and package files.
Runs Locally
This tool runs in your browser. Files never leave your device.
Drop a .docx file anywhere on this card. Older .doc files are not supported.
Drag and drop DOCX here
Your file stays in the browser. The tool reads the DOCX ZIP package and extracts Word document XML locally.
Drop a DOCX file here or open one from your computer.
No DOCX loaded yet
Open or drag in a .docx file to view extracted text, headings, tables, package stats, and the underlying document XML.
What this tool does
DOCX Viewer opens a Word document and shows its contents in your browser, no copy of Word needed. Read the text and layout straight from the .docx, which is exactly what you want when an attachment lands on a phone or a machine without Office installed.
How it works
Open or drop a .docx and the viewer renders the document in your browser so you can read it. Scroll through the content right in the page. Nothing is uploaded.
When to use DOCX Viewer
Reading a Word attachment without Office
Previewing a .docx on a phone or tablet
Checking a document on a locked-down machine
Glancing at a file before you save it
FAQ
Can I pull the text out?
Yes. Use Extract Text from DOCX to copy or download it.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read in your browser and never leaves your device.