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Convert DOCX to DOC

Convert your .docx files to .doc format online. No software to install.

Convert DOCX to DOC now

Free account: 10 conversions a month. Pro: 100 a month.

How to convert DOCX to DOC

1

Upload

Drag and drop your .docx file or click to browse.

2

Choose format

Select DOC as your output format.

3

Download

Click Convert and download your .doc file.

Why convert DOCX to DOC?

Converting from DOCX (Office Open XML Document) to DOC (Microsoft Word Binary Document) helps you work with your content in a different application or workflow. DOCX and DOC serve different purposes, and converting between them bridges the gap.

DOCX vs DOC: technical comparison

DOCX (Office Open XML Document, introduced in 2007) uses ZIP (containing XML parts) compression. DOC (Microsoft Word Binary Document, introduced in 1983) uses None (OLE2 compound binary streams) compression. DOCX browser support: None (requires office application or online viewer). DOC browser support: None (requires office application).

What happens to quality?

The quality impact depends on the specific settings used during conversion. DOC uses compression that may affect quality depending on the chosen settings.

File size impact

Typical DOCX file size: A 20-page report with images: ~500 KB - 5 MB. Typical DOC file size: A 20-page report with images: ~1-8 MB.

Common use cases

  • Converting DOCX files to DOC for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
  • Converting DOCX files to DOC for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
  • Converting DOCX files to DOC for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
Pro tip

For the best conversion results, always start from the highest quality source file available. Converting from a previously compressed file compounds any existing compression artifacts. When in doubt, use higher quality settings — you can always re-convert at lower quality later, but you cannot recover quality that has been lost.

Why use SquishConvert for DOCX to DOC?

Free plan

Free account: 10 conversions a month. Pro: 100 a month. No watermarks.

Quick & easy

Create a free account in 10 seconds and start converting immediately. No credit card required.

Where your file goes

Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to our provider CloudConvert, which converts it and deletes it after the conversion, within 24 hours at most. Details in our Privacy Policy.

Works everywhere

Convert files from any device: desktop, tablet, or phone. No software to install, works in any modern browser.

358+ conversions

SquishConvert supports over 358 file conversion combinations across images, documents, audio, and video.

High quality output

Your converted .doc file maintains the best possible quality. No unnecessary compression or quality loss.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert DOCX to DOC?

Free account: 10 conversions a month. Pro: 100 a month.

How long does it take to convert DOCX to DOC?

It depends on the file size and on the queue at our provider. Small files usually take a few seconds.

Is my DOCX file safe when converting?

Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to our provider CloudConvert, which converts it and deletes it after the conversion, within 24 hours at most. Details in our Privacy Policy.

What is the maximum file size for DOCX to DOC?

Free users can convert files up to 10 MB. Pro users can convert files up to 500 MB.

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