DOC to DOCX converter
To convert DOC to DOCX, drop your DOC file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the DOCX. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| DOC to DOCX | What happens |
|---|---|
| Reads | Word 97, 2000, XP and 2003 files (.doc and .dot) |
| Kept | Headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, underline, lists, tables, links |
| Not kept | Pictures, headers and footers, footnotes, comments, text boxes |
| Refused | Word 95 and older, and password-protected files, by name |
How to convert DOC to DOCX
- Add your DOC. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes DOCX straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the DOCX.
Why DOCX
Bring an old Word 97 to 2003 document into today’s format, without Word.
Questions
Not yet: the text and its structure are. Open the .doc in Word or LibreOffice and save it as .docx to keep pictures.
It can’t be read without the password. Open it in Word, remove the password and save it again.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.