How do DOC and PPTcompare? Here's everything you need to know to choose the right format — and how to convert between them.
Microsoft Word Document (Legacy)
DOC is the legacy binary format used by Microsoft Word before 2007. While still widely encountered, it has been superseded by DOCX. Many older documents and templates still use this format.
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (Legacy)
PPT is the legacy binary format for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. While replaced by PPTX, many older presentation files and templates still use this format.
| Specification | DOC | PPT |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Microsoft Word Document (Legacy) | Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (Legacy) |
| Extension | .doc | .ppt |
| MIME type | application/msword | application/vnd.ms-powerpoint |
| Category | Document | Document |
| Developer | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Year introduced | 1983 | 1987 |
DOC and PPT serve different purposes. DOC is ideal for opening legacy documents, while PPT excels at opening legacy presentations.
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