How do DOC and PPTXcompare? 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 While still widely encountered, it has been superseded by DOCX.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.
Office Open XML Presentation
PPTX is the default format for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. It supports slides, animations, transitions, speaker notes, and multimedia content for creating professional presentations.
| Specification | DOC | PPTX |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Microsoft Word Document (Legacy) | Office Open XML Presentation |
| Extension | .doc | .pptx |
| MIME type | application/msword | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation |
| Category | Document | Document |
| Developer | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Year introduced | 1983 | 2007 |
DOC and PPTX serve different purposes. DOC is ideal for opening legacy documents, while PPTX excels at business presentations.
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