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Convert legacy XWD images into DOT documents for professional distribution. Word Template is recognized across all platforms.

Cloud Conversion

All XWD to DOT processing runs on Convertio servers — your device stays fast and free while the conversion happens in the cloud.

Effortless Process

Converting XWD to DOT takes just a few clicks — no technical knowledge required. Upload, choose your format, and download the result.

How to convert XWD to DOT

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose dot or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your dot file right afterwards

About formats

XWD (X Window Dump) is a screen capture image format defined as part of the X Window System by the MIT X Consortium, dating to approximately 1987. The xwd command-line utility captures the contents of an X window or the entire screen and saves it as an XWD file — functionally equivalent to a screenshot utility but predating the concept by years. XWD files contain a detailed header specifying the X server's visual type, bit depth, byte order, bitmap unit and padding, the window's dimensions, border width, and color map information, followed by the raw pixel data exactly as represented in the X server's framebuffer. This means XWD files faithfully capture the exact pixel representation used by the display hardware — including server-specific byte ordering, padding, and color organization — making them primarily useful on the system where they were captured or on systems with compatible display configurations. The header also stores the window name string and the full color map entries for indexed-color visuals. XWD supports all X11 visual types: StaticGray, GrayScale, StaticColor, PseudoColor, TrueColor, and DirectColor, at any bit depth supported by the X server. One advantage is exact framebuffer fidelity: XWD captures the window's pixel data in its native format without any color space conversion or compression, making it the definitive record of what the X server was actually displaying. The format's integration with the X11 command-line toolkit provides another practical benefit — xwd can capture specific windows by ID or name, be triggered remotely via SSH, and piped directly to format converters. XWD files are handled by ImageMagick, GIMP, xwud (the viewer companion to xwd), and xv.
Developer: MIT X Consortium
Initial release: 1987
DOT is the binary template format for Microsoft Word, using the same OLE2 compound document structure as DOC files. A DOT file contains a complete document framework — styles, page layout, margins, headers and footers, boilerplate text, macros, AutoText entries, toolbar customizations, and keyboard shortcuts — that serves as a reusable foundation for creating new documents with consistent formatting. When a user creates a new document based on a DOT template, Word generates a fresh untitled DOC pre-populated with the template's content and styling while leaving the original template file unmodified. The format supports every feature available in DOC, including complex formatting, embedded objects, form fields, and VBA macro code. The Normal.dot file holds particular significance as Word's global template, storing default styles, macros, and customizations that apply to all new blank documents. DOT templates became essential to enterprise document management, ensuring that legal contracts, business letters, technical reports, and corporate communications consistently adhered to organizational formatting standards. One advantage is brand and compliance consistency — distributing DOT files across an organization guarantees uniform document appearance without relying on individual users to manually configure styles and layouts. While the XML-based DOTX format has replaced DOT for modern workflows, the binary template format remains in use in environments requiring Word 97-2003 compatibility and in legacy template libraries.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1997

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XWD to DOT?

XWD images have limited reach. Placing them in a DOT (Microsoft Word template format) ensures they can be opened by virtually anyone.

What apps support DOT?

You can view DOT with Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer. These tools cover all major desktop and mobile platforms.

How long does XWD to DOT conversion take?

Conversion is nearly instant for most XWD files. Since these are small images, the entire process — upload to download — takes only moments.

Is XWD to DOT conversion free?

You can convert XWD to DOT for free on Convertio. Premium plans are available if you need higher throughput or larger file allowances.

What exactly is the XWD format?

XWD is a screen capture format from X Window System. Originally from Unix/X11 screenshots, it has become a legacy format — conversion is the most practical way to use these images today.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Yes — your XWD files are deleted immediately after processing. The resulting DOT files are also removed from servers within 24 hours.