Download free sample DOCX (Office Open XML) files for testing, development, and document processing. Our collection includes basic text documents, formatted reports, image-heavy files, table-rich documents, templates with form fields, and large multi-section Word documents. Every file is free — no sign-up required.
Why use our sample DOCX files?
- Documents ranging from 1 page to 50 pages — test at any scale
- Includes formatted reports, tables, images, templates, and form fields
- Compatible with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, and more
- 100% free to download — no account required
- Ideal for testing document processing, conversion, upload forms, and content management systems
All sample DOCX files for download
| File Name | Size | Pages | Content Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic text document | 1.68 MB | 1 | Plain text | Download |
| Formatted report | 21.6 KB | 3 | Headers, footers, styles | Download |
| Document with images | 10.7 MB | 6 | Embedded images, text wrapping | Download |
| Table-rich document | 38.3 KB | 3 | Multiple complex tables | Download |
| Template with form fields | 37.3 KB | 2 | Content controls, form fields | Download |
| Bullet and list document | 38.8 KB | 5 | Bulleted, numbered, nested lists | Download |
| Tracked changes document | 38.2 KB | 2 | Revision marks, comments | Download |
| Multi-column layout | 39 KB | 3 | Two-column text, section breaks | Download |
| Large multi-section document | 66.3 KB | 50 | TOC, styles, sections | Download |
Sample DOCX file details
1. Basic text document
Size: 1.68 MB
Pages: 1
Content type: Plain text
Description: A simple one-page Word document with basic text formatting. Perfect for testing DOCX file handling, text extraction, and basic rendering in document processing libraries.
2. Formatted report
Size: 21.6 KB
Pages: 3
Content type: Headers, footers, styles
Description: A multi-page report with heading styles, headers, footers, and page numbers. Use this to test formatting preservation during DOCX-to-PDF conversion, DOCX-to-HTML export, and style detection in document processing pipelines.
3. Document with images
Size: 10.7 MB
Pages: 6
Content type: Embedded images, text wrapping
Description: A Word document with embedded images using different text wrapping modes (inline, square, tight, behind text). Use this to test image extraction, layout rendering, and how your application handles mixed text-and-image content in DOCX files.
4. Table-rich document
Size: 38.3 KB
Pages: 3
Content type: Multiple complex tables
Description: A document with multiple tables of varying complexity — simple data grids, merged cells, nested tables, and styled borders. Perfect for testing table parsing, data extraction, and table-to-spreadsheet conversion from DOCX files.
5. Template with form fields
Size: 37.3 KB
Pages: 2
Content type: Content controls, form fields
Description: A Word template with content controls including text inputs, date pickers, dropdowns, and checkboxes. Use this to test template-based document generation, form field detection, and programmatic form filling with libraries like python-docx or Open XML SDK.
Download Template with Form Fields
6. Bullet and list document
Size: 38.8 KB
Pages: 5
Content type: Bulleted, numbered, nested lists
Description: A document containing bulleted lists, numbered lists, multi-level nested lists, and definition-style lists. Use this to test list detection, indentation handling, and list-to-HTML conversion in your document processing workflow.
Download Bullet and List Document
7. Tracked changes document
Size: 38.8 KB
Pages: 2
Content type: Revision marks, comments
Description: A Word document with tracked changes (insertions, deletions, formatting changes) and reviewer comments. Use this to test revision handling, change acceptance/rejection, comment extraction, and how your application displays or processes document review markup.
Download Tracked Changes Document
8. Multi-column layout
Size: 39 KB
Pages: 3
Content type: Two-column text, section breaks
Description: A document using multi-column layouts with section breaks to switch between single-column and two-column formatting. Use this to test column rendering, section break handling, and layout fidelity during DOCX-to-PDF or DOCX-to-HTML conversion.
9. Large multi-section document
Size: 66.3 KB
Pages: 50
Content type: TOC, styles, sections
Description: A 50-page Word document with an auto-generated table of contents, multiple heading styles, section breaks, and mixed content (text, tables, lists). Use this for stress-testing document processing performance, pagination rendering, and large-file handling in your application.
Download Large Multi-Section Document
How to use these sample DOCX files
- Click the “Download” button next to the file you need.
- Save the DOCX file to your device.
- Open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, or your development environment.
- Use for testing document processors, converters, upload forms, or content management systems.
Note: These sample DOCX files are free to download and use for testing, development, and educational purposes. For commercial use, please provide proper attribution.
Download sample documents in other formats
Need a different document format? Download sample files for other common file types:
- Sample PDF files — Portable Document Format files from 1 to 100 pages
- Sample XLSX files — Excel spreadsheets with data, formulas, and charts
- Sample PPTX files — PowerPoint presentations with slides and layouts
- Sample RTF files — Rich Text Format documents for cross-platform compatibility
- Sample TXT files — Plain text files in various sizes and encodings
FAQs about sample DOCX files
What software can open DOCX files?
DOCX files can be opened with Microsoft Word (2007 and later), Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, Apple Pages, WPS Office, and many other word processing applications. The DOCX format is based on the Office Open XML (OOXML) standard (ISO/IEC 29500), so any application that supports this standard can read and write DOCX files.
What is the difference between DOC and DOCX?
DOC is the legacy binary format used by Microsoft Word 97–2003. DOCX is the newer XML-based format introduced with Word 2007. DOCX files are smaller, more reliable, and based on the open Office Open XML standard. All modern versions of Word default to DOCX. If you need to open DOCX files in Word 2003 or earlier, Microsoft provides a free compatibility pack.
Can I edit these DOCX files?
Yes. You can open, edit, reformat, and re-save these files freely for testing and development. They are standard DOCX files compatible with any word processor that supports the format.
Can I use these files to test DOCX-to-PDF conversion?
Yes — that’s one of the most common use cases. The collection includes files with different formatting challenges (images, tables, multi-column layouts, tracked changes) so you can verify that your conversion tool handles each content type correctly. The formatted report and multi-column layout files are particularly useful for testing layout fidelity.
Are these DOCX files safe to download?
Yes, all sample DOCX files on this page are clean, verified, and free of macros or malware. They contain no executable code and are safe for use in any environment.
What sample DOCX file sizes are available?
Our sample DOCX files range from 21.6 KB (formatted report) to 66.3 KB (50-page multi-section document). Page counts span from 1 to 50 pages. The collection covers simple text documents, image-heavy files, table-rich documents, templates, tracked changes, multi-column layouts, and large multi-section files.