Product Introduction

1. Tiptap DOCX Import & Export is a document conversion tool that enables bidirectional conversion between DOCX, Markdown, ODT, RTF, and Tiptap JSON formats while preserving formatting, structure, and custom node definitions.
2. The product provides developers with a flexible, platform-agnostic solution for integrating document interoperability into applications, supporting both frontend and backend implementations or REST API-based workflows.

Main Features

1. The tool converts DOCX, OpenDocument Text, RTF, and Markdown files into structured Tiptap JSON for seamless editing, retaining headings, lists, tables, images, and inline formatting like bold/italic text during import.
2. Custom node mapping allows developers to define how proprietary editor nodes (e.g., specialized widgets or annotations) are translated into DOCX styles or other format-specific elements during export operations.
3. A REST API enables batch processing and server-side document conversion with token-based access control, ephemeral data handling, and webhook integration for automated workflows in cloud or on-premises environments.

Problems Solved

1. Eliminates manual reformatting when transferring content between office suites and custom editors by automating structure-aware conversions with style preservation.
2. Addresses the needs of development teams building collaborative applications requiring cross-platform document interoperability without sacrificing custom editor functionality.
3. Enables enterprises to securely process sensitive documents through encrypted JSON storage, temporary file handling, and self-hosted deployment options compliant with data sovereignty requirements.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike static conversion libraries, Tiptap integrates directly with its headless editor ecosystem, allowing real-time bidirectional editing of imported documents and dynamic style redefinition during exports.
2. Provides granular control over DOCX export styling through programmatic style sheets, enabling pixel-perfect replication of brand-specific document templates from editor content.
3. Combines open-source extensibility with enterprise-grade features like SLA-backed API reliability, offline conversion capabilities, and automated image hosting via callback-driven asset management.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does Tiptap handle Google Docs imports? Google Docs documents must first be exported as DOCX, RTF, Markdown, or ODT files before being imported into Tiptap, as Google Docs lacks a native file format for direct conversion.
2. Can images from imported DOCX files be stored in custom locations? Yes, developers can implement callback functions to intercept images during import and route them to specific cloud buckets or databases while updating JSON references automatically.
3. What export formats support custom node preservation? DOCX exports fully support custom style mapping for nodes, while Markdown and RTF conversions require custom serialization logic via Tiptap's extension API to maintain non-standard elements.