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DOTX to OTT Converter

Convert DOTX to OTT online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is a DOTX file?

A DOTX file is a template created by Microsoft Word 2007 and later, adhering to the Office Open XML (OOXML) standard standardized by ISO/IEC 29500. It serves as a non-macro-enabled baseline for generating .DOCX documents, containing pre-defined layouts, styles, fonts, and images. The format functions as a ZIP-compressed package of XML files. Crucially, DOTX files explicitly restrict the storage of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code; any attempt to save macros results in a forced conversion to the DOTM format.

How to open a DOTX file

Microsoft Word is the standard application for editing DOTX templates. Because the format is an open standard (OOXML), it enjoys broad compatibility across third-party platforms. macOS users can utilize Apple Pages (which imports DOTX formatting), while Linux and Windows users can rely on LibreOffice Writer or SoftMaker FreeOffice. Cloud-based platforms like Google Workspace also support native import and conversion of DOTX templates.

DOTX Technical Info

Full Name
Office Open XML Template
Developed By
Microsoft Corporation
Initial Release
2007
MIME Type
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.template

What is an OTT file?

An OTT (OpenDocument Text Template) file is a standardized document template defined by the OASIS Open Document Format for Office Applications (ODF) specification (ISO/IEC 26300). Based on XML syntax and encapsulated within a ZIP-compressed container, the format stores styling definitions, page layouts, and manifest files separate from content, allowing users to generate multiple .ODT files with consistent formatting. It supports lossless compression and interoperability across open-source office suites.

How to open an OTT file

Native support is built into ODF-compliant word processors such as LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice. Microsoft Word opens OTT files via integrated ODF conversion filters. Because the file functions as a template, opening it typically instantiates a new, untitled document (.odt) rather than editing the template file itself, unless specifically opened for editing via the application's file menu.

OTT Technical Info

Full Name
OpenDocument Text Template
Developed By
OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards)
Initial Release
2005
MIME Type
application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-template

Why RunConvert

The fastest way to convert any file

Purpose-built for speed, privacy, and breadth of format support.

Convert DOTX to OTT in seconds

Every DOTX to OTT conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

Fast, cloud-powered

No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

Secure & private

Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

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Developer API

Convert DOTX to OTT via API

Automate DOTX to OTT conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "dotx-to-ott",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "ott"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.dotx

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.