About FreeFormat
FreeFormat is a Word (.docx) format checker + formatter: score & issues first, then apply a template and download the result.
Who I am
I’m an independent developer. I started FreeFormat because Word formatting is often the most time‑consuming and frustrating part of writing—lots of manual tweaks, repeated edits, and still not sure if it meets the requirements.
I’m not trying to build a writing tutorial. I want a tool: bring your document to an acceptable formatting state, and give you a clear check report so you know what still needs manual work.
What FreeFormat is
This is a tool site maintained by an independent developer. FreeFormat is a format checker + formatter for Word (.docx). It works around templates: each school/journal/conference has layout requirements, and a template turns them into executable rules applied to your paragraphs.
Today, the core focus is typography and paragraph styles—things that can be applied reliably. I’ll keep iterating and improving the coverage.
Business model & vision
FreeFormat is currently operated as a free tool site. For users, checking and formatting are free; my main costs are storage and (optional) AI calls. The near‑term goal is sustainability: clear boundaries + verifiable deliverables, supported by ads and organic traffic. The longer‑term vision is a semi‑self‑serve workflow: you can use existing templates, and if you need a custom school/journal format, you can request it with a paid “accelerated template generation” option that uses stronger models and a more robust delivery process.
In the AI era, I hope people can focus on what they value most—and let tools handle the repetitive parts.
Contact
Email: about@freeformat.app