React DOCX editor component
Document Authoring for React apps
Import a DOCX file, make edits, and export a high-fidelity PDF or DOCX without touching the backend. The frame below is the live React DOCX editor component — load a sample file and watch the react DOCX library power a full-featured, JavaScript word processor for React.
React DOCX editor demo
Try the Document Authoring experience
Try the Document Authoring experience. The embedded editor lets you integrate a DOCX editor in a React app with full page fidelity. Edit a sample document or drop in your own DOCX to see what this JavaScript word processor for React can do.
Built for technical correctness and depth
Browser‑native, serverless editing
WebAssembly loads in seconds, runs fully offline, and handles megabyte‑scale documents. Your data never leaves the browser — compliance stays simple.
Pixel‑perfect WYSIWYG
The page‑based canvas renders DOCX exactly and exports PDF/DOCX files that mirror the screen. Stakeholders sign off on what they actually see.
Code‑first DocJSON workflow
Readable JSON, type‑safe APIs, and granular commands speed up automation and custom UIs. Faster builds cut the total cost of ownership.
Desktop‑grade editor UX
Shortcuts, global undo/redo, and smooth scrolling feel native, even on huge files. Instantly familiar — users keep typing, not hunting for buttons.
Relied upon by industry leaders
API design and developer experience
React-ready hooks and wrappers
Drop the component into any React tree; props and callbacks fit naturally into your state management.
DocJSON automation
Load, modify, or generate documents as plain JSON, and then render them instantly in the editor.
Rapid onboarding
Clear guides, runnable examples, and a clone-ready GitHub repo get you productive in minutes.
Supported formats and environments
Import/export
DOCX, PDF, DocJSON
Browsers
Current Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Deployment
In-browser TypeScript + WebAssembly; runs online or fully offline
JavaScript DOCX editor SDK
Who is it for
React developers and UI engineers — Need a true page-based editor that feels native to their component tree.
CMS and LMS product owners — Want Word-like authoring inside content or learning platforms without forcing downloads.
Sales-ops and DevOps managers — Require dynamic proposal builders that sales reps can update on the fly.
Healthcare IT leaders — Must keep protected health information inside private clouds.
Multi-tenant SaaS architects — Need customizable branding per tenant without separate codebases.
Frequently asked questions
How do I integrate the React DOCX editor component in my app?
Install @nutrient/document-authoring, import the lightweight React wrapper from the examples repo, and pass it a DOM ref or container-id. No backend or server setup is required.
Is the React DOCX library fully client-side?
Yes. Document Authoring runs in the browser via WebAssembly, so you can edit DOCX files in React, even when the network is offline or restricted.
Which file formats can I load and save?
PDF and DocJSON work out of the box. To open or export DOCX, enable the optional DOCX Support feature on your license.
Will exported PDFs and DOCX files keep the exact page layout?
They will. The SDK uses page-based editing and high-fidelity rendering, so what you see in the editor matches the final PDF or DOCX.
Which browsers does the JavaScript word processor for React support?
It supports the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
Does Nutrient process or store my documents?
No. All rendering and processing stay in the user’s browser, unless you explicitly upload the file elsewhere.
Is TypeScript supported?
Absolutely. The component ships with complete TypeScript typings for safe autocompletion and refactors.
Can I automate document generation in my React workflow?
Yes. Use DocJSON to generate or modify documents programmatically, and then load them directly into the editor for review or export.
Do I need a special license to use DOCX features?
Yes. Importing or exporting DOCX requires the DOCX Support feature in your Document Authoring license.
Where can I find implementation guides and code samples?
The guides on this page takes you to step-by-step tutorials and a GitHub repo with ready-to-clone React examples.