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WordCraft by ArtCraft: Downloads, DOCX and PDF Guide
Looking for the free Word-style editor from ArtCraft? Start with its official downloads, a small document and a saved copy you can inspect.
What is WordCraft by ArtCraft?
WordCraft is ArtCraft’s open-source word processor implemented in Rust. Upstream describes a Microsoft Word-style ribbon with styles, tables, review tools and document references, plus DOCX reading/writing and PDF export. It is a separate project, not Microsoft Word or a Microsoft-operated service.
The name WordCraft also appears in writing tools, research projects and word games. For wordcraft download or wordcraft github, identify this editor using storytold/wordcraft and getartcraft.com/apps/wordcraft. A same-name product does not establish the same developer or features.
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WordCraft download: pick your operating system
The links below pin the checked v0.6.1 release; they are not a promise to follow every future release automatically. On Windows, open Settings → System → About → System type. On Mac, check About This Mac; the Universal DMG serves both Apple Silicon and Intel. On Linux, run uname -m: x86_64 and aarch64 require different files.
| System or package | Official download | How to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Windows x64 | MSI · Portable ZIP | 64-bit Intel/AMD PC. Installer or extracted portable folder. |
| Windows ARM64 / x86 | ARM64 MSI · x86 MSI | Match System type. Do not assume x64 is native ARM64. |
| macOS | Universal DMG | Desktop app; separate CLI ZIP is for terminal use. |
| Linux x86_64 | AppImage | ARM64, DEB, RPM and Flatpak options are in the release Assets list. |
| Web ZIP | WebAssembly ZIP | Files to host yourself, not a Windows installer or an editor hosted on this site. |
Official v0.6.1 release · Check the latest release · SHA256SUMS.txt
For several Craft apps, the official Launcher is another route. Its version and checksum are separate from this app; Launcher installation and updates were not tested here. Launcher.
Install or run WordCraft
- Download the matching file and read SHA256SUMS.txt from the same release. In PowerShell in the download folder, use the command below with your actual filename; the result must match that exact asset.
- Windows portable: right-click the ZIP → Extract All, enter the extracted subfolder and run wordcraft.exe. Keep companion files together. Alternatively run the matching MSI and follow its prompts.
- macOS: open the Universal DMG, copy WordCraft into Applications and open it from there. Read the publisher information in any system prompt.
- Linux AppImage: open a terminal in its folder, grant executable permission and run it with the commands below. For another package format, follow that release’s distribution instructions.
Get-FileHash ".\wordcraft-0.6.1-windows-x64-portable.zip" -Algorithm SHA256chmod +x wordcraft-0.6.1-linux-x86_64.AppImage
./wordcraft-0.6.1-linux-x86_64.AppImageSuccess check: the WordCraft window opens and you can open a small DOCX file. These are documented installation paths; this page does not certify startup on every machine. If a step fails, stop there and use upstream troubleshooting for the exact error.
A first WordCraft DOCX editing workflow
- Open a new document or a copy of a simple DOCX with File → Open. Start with a title, a short paragraph and a small table rather than a complex client document.
- Use the Home ribbon’s styles for a heading and normal text. Inspect your actual Chinese font and line spacing; a Chinese menu is not proof of identical Word pagination.
- Save As a new DOCX filename, close and reopen that copy. Check text, styles, table cells and pictures. Keep the original file.
- Use the File tab’s PDF export. Open the exported PDF and inspect page count, Chinese glyphs, selectable text and clipping. Keep DOCX as the editable master.
- If the recipient uses Microsoft Word, open the saved DOCX there before relying on the exchange. DOCX-to-PDF export alone does not test Word compatibility.
This is a beginner checklist based on the upstream workflow, not a completed hands-on sample. A real screenshot tutorial and reusable practice documents require a separate client test.
WordCraft file formats: DOCX, DOC and PDF
| Format | Documented role | What to inspect |
|---|---|---|
| DOCX | Main editable document format, read/write. | Styles, fields, tables, images, revisions and page layout after reopening. |
| Export for viewing or sharing. | Fonts, page breaks, clipping and selectable text; not an editable DOCX replacement. | |
| DOC (Word 97–2003) | Import is documented; do not assume legacy-format writing or perfect layout. | Use a copy and compare the converted DOCX with the original. |
| ODT / RTF / HTML / MD / TXT | Additional import/export formats listed upstream. | Different formats preserve different structure; text output does not prove layout fidelity. |
Versioned README.Opening a format and preserving every feature of a real document are different checks.
WordCraft vs Microsoft Word: assess your own documents
| Need | WordCraft v0.6.1 | Before switching |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday text, styles and tables | Documented upstream; useful starting points for a small trial. | Reopen a saved copy and inspect edits in your required application. |
| Precise Chinese layout and PDF delivery | Font and pagination fidelity need an actual document test. | Compare page count, line breaks, footnotes and PDF glyphs. |
| Review, charts and embedded objects | Presence in the feature list does not certify full round-trip preservation. | Check tracked changes, comments, charts and embedded data individually. |
| VBA, Office add-ins and collaboration | The tagged compatibility assessment reports no VBA execution, Office add-ins or cloud coauthoring. | Recorded WordCraft commands are not Word VBA; check your required integrations. |
Upstream compatibility assessment · Microsoft coauthoring documentation
Upstream feature and gap documents can be updated at different times. Treat them as dated information; this site has not run a same-document Microsoft Word comparison or speed benchmark.
AI, local files and this website
WordCraft documents CLI/MCP automation for agents. That is different from an in-app AI writing assistant. This site does not provide WordCraft editing, an AI model service or file uploads for it. Download links open the upstream release; Web ZIP is for self-hosting.
Upstream describes local/offline workflows. Do not apply those claims to every third-party mirror or to any future AI provider connection; check the actual host and service you use. Different meanings of AI · Site privacy information.
WordCraft GitHub, licenses and support
- ArtCraft official product page: brand and product entry.
- storytold/wordcraft: source and project identity.
- Official v0.6.1 release: compiled files for ordinary users.
- Versioned README · Upstream compatibility assessment: versioned features and gaps.
- Issues · ArtCraft Discord: search known issues and include version, system and safe reproduction steps.
- MIT / Apache-2.0 · NOTICE: retain required notices and third-party credits when redistributing.
Source ZIP is for building code; ordinary users can use a matching compiled package without installing Rust. No client execution or full-file compatibility result is claimed by this source check.
WordCraft questions
Is WordCraft free?
The upstream project is open source under MIT / Apache-2.0. This guide links to its public releases. That does not establish free access to every ArtCraft AI or third-party hosting service.
Can I use WordCraft online here?
No. This site currently hosts PhotoCraft and CADCraft, and provides this WordCraft guide. The upstream Web ZIP can be hosted separately; it is not a ready-to-open official trial link.
Will my DOCX look exactly like Microsoft Word?
Do not assume identical pagination, fonts or object preservation. Test a copy in both applications and inspect the PDF you will deliver.
Does a Chinese interface mean full Chinese document support?
Menu translation, input, font shaping, page layout and export are separate checks. Verify them with your own sample.