Convert a PDF letterhead to a .dotx Word template
A real Word template file — open it and Word starts a fresh letter every time, so the master is never overwritten.
A .dotx is Microsoft Word’s template format. It behaves differently from an ordinary document: when you double-click a .dotx, Word doesn’t open that file — it opens a new, untitled copy based on it. The master stays pristine. That is exactly what you want for a letterhead the whole office depends on.
With a plain .docx, there is always a risk someone types their letter into the master file and saves over it. A .dotx removes the risk by design. The original can’t be edited by accident, because Word never opens it directly.
Letterhead Lab converts your designed PDF straight into a .dotx: the artwork goes into the Word header and footer, the body stays blank and editable, and the file is marked as a template. Drop it into Word’s templates folder or a shared drive and every new letter starts from a clean copy.
When the .dotx format is worth it
If one person makes the occasional letter, a .docx is fine. The .dotx earns its place when several people share one letterhead and the master file must not change — law firms, family offices, and any office where a stray Save could corrupt the company letterhead.
The .dotx is part of Letterhead Lab’s Multi-page bundle ($79), which also includes the standard .docx, an A4 version, and continuation-header support for long letters. The single $39 option delivers a US Letter .docx only.
Whichever you choose, the conversion happens in your browser — the PDF is never uploaded — and you can preview the result free before paying.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a .docx and a .dotx?
- A .docx is a normal document; opening it edits that file. A .dotx is a template — Word opens a new untitled copy from it, so the master is never overwritten. For a shared letterhead, .dotx is the safer choice.
- Where do I save a .dotx so Word recognizes it?
- You can keep it on a shared drive, or place it in Word's Custom Office Templates folder so it appears under File then New. Either way, double-clicking it starts a fresh letter.
- Is the .dotx included in the $39 price?
- No. The single $39 option is a US Letter .docx. The .dotx is part of the $79 Multi-page bundle, alongside an A4 version and continuation-header support.
- Can I get both a .docx and a .dotx?
- Yes — the Multi-page bundle delivers both, plus A4 variants, so you have a working document and a protected template from one conversion.
- Does the .dotx keep the letterhead on every page?
- Yes. The artwork lives in the Word header and footer of the template, so every letter created from it repeats the letterhead automatically.
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