TEX vs DOCX — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant LATEX to DOCX conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .tex file and get .docx in seconds.
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La conversion de fichiers TEX en DOCX est une opération courante pour quiconque jongle entre la précision typographique de LaTeX et la flexibilité d'édition de Microsoft Word. Que vous soyez un chercheur soumettant un article, un étudiant préparant un rapport, ou un professionnel de l'édition gérant divers formats, passer du TEX au DOCX peut sembler un défi. Notre outil est conçu pour simplifier cette transition, en préservant au mieux la mise en forme, les équations et les références croisées. Fini les copier-coller fastidieux et les reformatages interminables. Obtenez un document DOCX éditable, prêt à être partagé ou modifié, tout en respectant l'intégrité de votre travail original. Nous comprenons l'importance de la fidélité du rendu pour vos documents administratifs, académiques ou créatifs, et nous nous efforçons de vous offrir une solution fiable et efficace.
- Soumission d'articles scientifiques (CNRS, FNRS)
- Rapports de stage universitaire (France, Québec)
- Manuels techniques pour l'industrie (Suisse)
En France, Belgique et Suisse, de nombreuses institutions académiques et administratives privilégient encore le format DOCX pour les soumissions finales, même si la rédaction initiale se fait souvent en LaTeX pour sa robustesse typographique.
About LATEX to DOCX Conversion
TEX or DOCX — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
TEX is a widely used file format. It has common platform support. DOCX is Microsoft Word's modern format based on Office Open XML — editable text documents with formatting. It has universal platform support.
So when should you convert TEX to DOCX? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a DOCX file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting TEX to DOCX maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided DOCX is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .tex file, pick DOCX, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.
Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.
How to Convert LATEX to DOCX
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Choose your TEX file
Upload your .tex file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
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Set format to DOCX
Select .docx from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.
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Run the conversion
Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large document files.
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Get your DOCX file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert LATEX to DOCX
Your TEX file is decoded and re-encoded as DOCX.
Your TEX file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in DOCX format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
LaTeX
.tex file
| Extension | .tex |
| MIME Type | application/x-tex |
| Category | Document |
DOCX
.docx file
| Extension | .docx |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document |
| Category | Document |
Should You Convert LATEX to DOCX?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a DOCX file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use TEX or DOCX?
It depends on your goal. TEX preserves full quality. DOCX preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is DOCX higher quality than TEX?
Not necessarily. Converting TEX to DOCX maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.
Can I convert TEX to DOCX on Mac and Windows?
Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is CocoConvert free for TEX to DOCX?
Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.
What tools does CocoConvert use for TEX to DOCX?
CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.
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