Xrero Writer is a free, full-featured word processor that opens and saves Word documents offline.
A free Microsoft Word alternative that opens .docx
Xrero Writer is a free Microsoft Word alternative for Windows. It opens and saves Word .docx files exactly, with the complete ribbon you already know: styles, fonts, tables, images, headers and footers, an automatic table of contents, track changes, comments and mail merge. There is no subscription and no watermark.
Because it uses the real .docx format, documents you create in Xrero Writer look identical for anyone who opens them in Microsoft Word — and the other way around.
Open and edit Word documents without Microsoft Word
You do not need a Microsoft 365 subscription to open a .docx. Install Xrero Writer once and every Word document on your PC opens with a double-click. Edit it, format it, and save it back to .docx — or export a clean PDF when you are done.
It also handles .doc, .odt, .rtf and .txt, so old and mixed document collections just work.
Turn a PDF into an editable Word document
Got a PDF you need to change? Xrero Writer converts a PDF into an editable Word .docx in one click, keeping text, headings, tables and layout — including Arabic and right-to-left. No retyping, no online upload: the conversion runs on your PC.
Arabic and right-to-left, done properly
Xrero Writer treats Arabic as a first language: correct right-to-left flow, Arabic fonts such as Cairo and Tajawal, Kashida justification and mixed bilingual text. It is ideal for contracts, official letters and reports in the UAE and across the region.
Free, offline, and built to help everyone
Xrero Office exists for one reason: everyone should be able to open, edit and share documents without paying for a subscription. It is 100% free, it runs offline on your own Windows PC, and it treats Arabic and right-to-left as a first language. There is no trial, no credit card and no paywall — just download it, create a free account once, and start working.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a .docx file without Microsoft Word?
Yes. Xrero Writer is a free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word .docx files on Windows, with the full ribbon — no Microsoft 365 subscription needed.
Is Xrero Writer free?
Yes, 100% free and part of the free Xrero Office suite. No subscription, no payment.
Can it convert a PDF to Word?
Yes — open a PDF and convert it to an editable Word .docx in one click, with layout and Arabic preserved.
Does it work offline?
Yes. It installs on your PC and edits documents locally; you sign in once with a free account to activate it.