How do I convert DOCX to DOC?

Drop your DOCX file onto the converter above, make sure DOC is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the DOC file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert DOCX to DOC here?

Yes. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to an isolated sandbox that's created for your job only, then both the original and the result are deleted automatically.

Is the DOCX to DOC converter free?

Yes. Cloud conversions like this one use credits, and you get free credits every day (3 without an account, 10 with a free account).

Will converting DOCX to DOC reduce quality?

No — DOC preserves the content of your DOCX file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple DOCX files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert DOC back to DOCX?

Yes — use our DOC to DOCX converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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How to convert DOCX to DOC

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Add your DOCX files
Drag and drop DOCX files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
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Choose DOC
DOC is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
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Convert
Click Convert. Files are processed in a secure cloud sandbox and are usually ready in seconds.
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Download your DOC
Download each DOC file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

DOCX vs DOC

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DOCX · Microsoft Word Document

DOCX is the modern Microsoft Word format, an XML-based package that stores text, styles, tables and images.

Type: Document
Extension: .docx
MIME: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Best for: editable documents in Word, Google Docs and Pages

Open standard

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DOC · Microsoft Word 97–2003

DOC is the legacy binary Word format used before 2007. Newer tools prefer DOCX, but DOC is still everywhere in old archives.

Type: Document
Extension: .doc
MIME: application/msword
Best for: older Word documents and legacy systems

Legacy formatProprietary

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DOCX to DOC: frequently asked questions

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