Count Words in a Word Document
This tool allows you to count the words in a Word document directly from your browser. No uploads, no installation, no registration. Processing is instant and 100% local.
Drag and drop your Word files here or click to browse
Accepted formats: DOCX, DOC
Supported formats
How it works
Step 1
Upload your Word document (.docx)
Step 2
Start the operation with one click
Step 3
Download the result immediately
Common mistakes to avoid
- Compter en incluant en-têtes, pieds de page et notes : total faussé.
- Confondre nombre de mots avec nombre de caractères.
- Oublier de compter les pages : utile pour estimer un volume de traduction.
Pro tips
- Pour la facturation traduction, comptez les mots du corps de texte uniquement.
- Une page A4 standard = environ 250 à 300 mots avec mise en forme classique.
- Utilisez le décompte par section pour suivre l'avancement d'une rédaction.
Confidentiality guaranteed
100% local processing in your browser. Your Word documents never leave your device and are never sent to our servers.
Online Solution to Count Words in a Word Document
No need for Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, or a paid third-party service to count words in a Word document. Our web tool works instantly from any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS.
Compatible from Word 2007 to Microsoft 365
The tool supports any .docx file generated by Microsoft Word, Word Online, Microsoft 365, LibreOffice Writer, Pages, or Google Docs (as .docx export).
No Registration Required
No account, no email, no credit card. You upload your file, you get the result. That's it.
Total Confidentiality Thanks to Local Processing
Your Word document is processed entirely within your browser using modern JavaScript APIs. Nothing is sent, nothing is stored, and no activity logs contain the content of your files.
GDPR Compliant by Design
Since no personal data is transmitted, the tool is GDPR compliant by default for processing sensitive documents.
Ideal for Confidential Documents
Contracts, payslips, internal reports — use the tool with complete peace of mind; your files never leave your machine.
Why Choose Convertly Docs for Word Word Counting?
Convertly Docs offers a comprehensive suite of free online Word tools. You benefit from a consistent, fast, multilingual (25 languages), and privacy-respecting experience.
Fast and Lightweight
Instant processing via WebAssembly and JSZip in the browser. No server waiting, no processing queue.
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Why use this free online Word tool?
This free Word tool simplifies common operations (create, edit, merge, split, convert, protect, sign) without installing Microsoft Word or heavy software. It works in every browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with an interface designed for beginners and professionals alike (students, freelancers, SMBs, public bodies).
Quality, layout and fidelity of the result
The result depends on the source file and the options you choose: a high-fidelity Word document keeps the original layout, while an optimized conversion reduces file size. Our engine preserves fonts, images, tables, hyperlinks and document structure for a faithful render — ready to print, edit or share by email.