Free Word alternative that runs in your browser

A word processor with the tools you expect

PaperDocs gives you paragraph and character styles, headings, bulleted and numbered lists, tables, images, links, footnotes, page setup and page numbers. You can set margins, header and footer, add a ruler, change the zoom and work page by page, the way you would on paper.

For teamwork and review there are comments, track changes, find and replace and familiar keyboard shortcuts. If you do not want to start from a blank page, pick one of the editable templates and replace the text in [brackets].

Open and export the files you already have

You can open .docx files and also .pdf, .txt, .md and .html. When you are done, download the document as .docx, .html or .txt, or print it and choose Save as PDF. Headings, lists, tables, images, links, page setup and page numbers are kept in the .docx export.

Private by design

PaperDocs works on your device. The document is saved in your browser, it is not uploaded to a server, and nobody can read it but you. Because of that, clearing your browser data also deletes the documents, so download a copy or a backup of what matters. The backup button in Workspace does that in one click.

Supported formats

• Open: .docx, .pdf, .txt, .md, .html
• Download: .docx, .html, .txt
• Print or save as PDF

Frequently asked questions

Is PaperDocs really free?

Yes. It is free to use and does not ask you to sign up.

Can I send the file to someone who uses Word?

Yes. Download the document as .docx and send it. Styles, tables, images, lists and page numbers are kept.

Where is my document stored?

In your own browser, on your own device. Nothing is uploaded. Download a copy or a backup to keep it safe.

Does it work on a phone?

You can open it on a phone, but editing long documents is more comfortable on a computer or tablet.