How to convert Pages to Word (.docx)
Microsoft Word can't open .pages files, but any Pages document can be turned into a Word file. Which method is best depends on whether you, or the person who sent it, has an Apple device.
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Method 1: Convert it on this page (no Apple device needed)
- Drop the .pages file onto the box above, or click Choose a file.
- Wait for the preview, which shows every page.
- Click Download Word (.docx). The Word file is created when you click, so give it a few seconds.
- Open the downloaded file in Word, then check it against the preview (see below).
Method 2: Export from Pages on a Mac
If you or the sender has a Mac, Pages can save a Word copy itself:
- Open the document in Pages.
- Choose File › Export To › Word…
- Check the options in the window that appears, click Next, choose where to save it, then click Export.
Method 3: Export from Pages on an iPhone or iPad
- Open the document in Pages.
- Tap the More button (•••), then Export, then Word.
- Choose how to send or save it, for example Mail, Messages or Save to Files.
Method 4: Pages for iCloud (Windows, Chromebook or any computer)
With a free Apple Account, upload the file to Pages at icloud.com, open it, then use the More menu (•••) ›Download a Copy › Word. TheWindows guide has the full steps.
Method 5: LibreOffice
The free LibreOffice suite (Windows, Mac and Linux) can import many Pages documents. Open the .pages file withFile › Open, then use File › Save As and pick the Word (.docx) format. Results depend on the document’s layout.
Which method gives the best result?
| Method | What you need | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pages on Mac, iPhone, iPad | An Apple device with the document | Pages does the conversion itself, usually the most faithful |
| Pages for iCloud | Apple Account, any computer | Same export as Pages, in the browser |
| This page | Just a browser | No account; preview first; files deleted within 1 hour |
| LibreOffice | Installed LibreOffice | Works offline; same engine as this site |
After converting: what to check in Word
- Fonts. Apple fonts such as Helvetica Neue, Avenir or San Francisco aren’t installed on most Windows PCs, so Word substitutes them. If line breaks look wrong, select all (Ctrl + A) and choose a common font such as Arial or Calibri.
- Page size. Pages documents from the US use Letter, those from the UK and Europe A4. Check Layout › Sizebefore printing.
- Text boxes, shapes and pictures. Documents built from Pages templates (flyers, newsletters, CVs) often use free-floating objects. In Word, select an object and use Wrap Text to put it back in place.
- Comments and tracked changes. If the original used them, check they came through. Different tools handle them differently.
Common questions
Can Word open a .pages file if I rename it to .docx?
No. The file’s content is still in Pages format, so Word will report an error. It has to be converted.
Can I convert to the older .doc format?
This site produces .docx, which every version of Word since 2007, Google Docs and LibreOffice can open. If you need .doc, open the .docx in Word and use File › Save As.
Is the Word file editable?
Yes. It is a normal Word document with real text, not a picture of the pages.