How to Download Office 2013-2021 Offline Installers and ISO Files
Question details
Users need to download standalone offline installer files or ISO images for Microsoft Office 2013–2021.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2013-2021
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Installing Microsoft Office on a computer with unreliable internet access or creating offline backups.
- Observed behavior
- Users need to locate the correct official download links or portals for offline installers, which vary depending on whether the license is linked to a Microsoft account or uses an unredeemed product key.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection for the initial download, and have your Microsoft account credentials or the 25-character product key ready.
Download via Microsoft Account (For Linked Licenses)
Use this method if your Office 2013-2021 license is already associated with your Microsoft account.
If you have already linked your Office purchase to your Microsoft account, the official offline installer can be generated directly from your account dashboard. This ensures you get the exact edition and language that matches your license.
Open a web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Account Services & subscriptions page. Log in with the account associated with your Office license.
Scroll through your listed services and subscriptions to find your specific version of Office 2013, 2016, 2019, or 2021, and click the 'Install' button next to it.
A popup window will appear. Instead of clicking the primary Install button, click on 'Other options' or 'Advanced options' depending on the version.
Check the box next to 'Download an offline installer' and select your preferred language. Click 'Download' to save the ISO or IMG file to your computer.
Download using an Unused Product Key
Follow these steps if you purchased a retail copy of Office but have not yet linked the product key to a Microsoft account.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Office offline installer on multiple computers?
Yes, you can use the downloaded ISO or IMG file to install Office on multiple computers offline. However, you will still need a valid, unused product key or an authorized Microsoft account to activate the software on each separate machine.
How large is the Microsoft Office offline installer file?
The offline installer file (ISO or IMG) is typically between 3.5 GB and 4.5 GB in size, as it contains the complete setup files for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other suite applications for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.
What should I do if the offline installer option is missing from my account?
If the offline installer option is missing, it usually means your specific subscription type (such as certain volume or enterprise licenses) handles deployments differently. You may need to use the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) instead to download the offline installation files.
