Merge Word documents locally
Combine DOCX files into one Word document in your browser — no Microsoft Word needed, nothing uploaded. Free, with clear limits on complex layouts.
LocalDocu supports practical DOCX merge for suitable Word documents. Select same-type Word files above, set the order, then merge locally.
Current behavior
- DOCX files can be merged in a practical, content-oriented way.
- Processing happens on your device in the browser.
- Output is saved or downloaded locally — no document upload to LocalDocu.
Limitations
- Not every Word feature or complex layout is guaranteed to survive merge.
- Merge expects same-type documents (for example DOCX with DOCX).
- Very large or unusual documents may hit browser capacity limits.
How to merge Word documents
- Select or drop two or more DOCX files on this page.
- Arrange them in the order they should appear.
- Choose Merge and save the combined DOCX on your device.
Merge Word questions
Can I combine Word documents without Microsoft Word?
Yes. LocalDocu merges DOCX files in your browser, so you do not need Word installed and nothing is uploaded.
Will formatting be preserved when merging DOCX files?
Text, headings and common formatting usually carry over. Complex layouts — section-specific headers, unusual styles, embedded objects — may not survive exactly, so check the result before sharing it.
Can I merge DOCX and PDF files together?
Not in one step. Merge expects files of the same type. Convert the Word files to PDF first, then use Merge PDF.
Does merging Word files work on a phone?
Yes for typical documents in mobile Chrome or Safari. Very large files can hit the phone’s memory limits.