Document ReaderOpen and edit Word documents online
Open .docx and .doc files and edit them in your browser for free: formatting, tables, pictures, tracked changes and comments. Save as .docx or PDF. No upload.
Free. No account. The file stays on your device.
Read and edit Word documents without Word. Text, headings, lists, tables, pictures, headers and footers are shown as laid out; you can edit the text and formatting, review tracked changes and comments, and save a real .docx.
New documents start from templates: letter, resume, report, invoice, meeting notes. Everything happens in your browser; the document is not uploaded.
How it works
- Tap Open a Word document and choose the file, or start a new one from a template.
- Edit the text and formatting; accept or reject tracked changes; add comments.
- Save as .docx, export to PDF, or share.
Why Document Reader
- Private: DOCX editor online without uploading anything; the work is done by your browser.
- Works on any device: phone, tablet or computer, in Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox, and offline after the first visit.
- One place for every file: edit Word file in browser, plus PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, eBooks and archives.
- Rated 4.8 on Google Play by 688 people for the Android app.
Questions
Does it keep tracked changes and comments?
Yes. Insertions, deletions and comments are shown, can be accepted or rejected, and are written back to the .docx.
Can I convert the document to PDF?
Yes. Export to PDF from the editor, or use Word to PDF in File Conversions.
Does it open old .doc files?
Yes, .doc, .rtf and .odt open for reading and can be saved as .docx.
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Get the app
Prefer an app? Document Reader is on Android.