Open and edit Word documents online – free and without uploading

Got a .docx file but no Word on this device? Open it in Lilliwork Write, make your changes and save it again as a Word file. Everything happens in your browser, so your document stays with you.

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Works on phone, tablet and computer. No Office or app needed.

How to edit a Word document online

Open Lilliwork and choose Write. Then open your .docx file from the menu. The file is read on your own device.
Edit your document. Change the text, fix the layout, add a table, a list or a picture. Your work is saved automatically in your browser while you type.
Save as Word. Choose Save to download your document as a Word file (.docx). Want a PDF or plain text instead? Choose Save as.

A real word processor in your browser

Lilliwork Write has the tools you use most:

Fonts, text size, colour and highlighter.
Bold, italic, underline and strikethrough.
Headings, alignment and page breaks.
Bullet lists, numbered lists and checkbox lists.
Tables, lines, links and pictures.
Word and character count.

Besides .docx, Write also opens .odt, .rtf, .txt, .md and .html files.

Your document stays on your device

Nothing is uploaded

Your file is opened, edited and saved in your browser. It is never sent to us or to anyone else.

Works without internet

Once the page has loaded you can turn off Wi-Fi and keep writing. Try it yourself.

Free, no account

No sign-up, no subscription and no limit on documents.

Good to know

Lilliwork is light and simple. Large or complex Word files, for example with headers and footers, footnotes, comments, text boxes or charts, may look a little different. Lilliwork shows a short notice when that happens.
Keep a copy of important files before you edit them.
Documents you save in Lilliwork open normally in Word. Lilliwork also keeps its own copy inside the file, so when you open it in Lilliwork again, nothing is lost.

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit a Word document without Microsoft Word?

Yes. Lilliwork Write opens .docx files in your web browser and saves them again as .docx, so you do not need Word or an Office subscription.

Is my document uploaded?

No. Lilliwork runs completely in your browser. Your document is read, edited and saved on your own device. You can check this by turning off your internet connection after the page has loaded.

Is it really free?

Yes. No account, no subscription and no limit on the number of documents.

Can I edit a Word file on my phone?

Yes. Lilliwork is made for touchscreens and works on phones, tablets and computers.

Can I save my document as a PDF?

Yes. Choose Save as in the menu and pick PDF. You can also save as plain text.

Will my document look exactly the same?

Simple documents usually look the same. Complex files with headers, footers, footnotes, comments or charts may look a little different, because Lilliwork keeps things simple.

Ready to edit your document?