Convert DOCX to DOC
Free and instant — your DOCX files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert DOCX to DOC
- Step 01
Add your DOCX files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your DOC files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert DOCX to DOC?
Converting DOCX to DOC saves a modern Word document back into the legacy binary format — useful when you need to open it in Word 97-2003 or older software that has never been updated to read DOCX.
DOCX vs DOC at a glance
DOCX is the standard editable document format — rich text, images and tables in a file every version of Word and most office suites can open and edit. DOC is the legacy Word format — a binary file superseded by DOCX in 2007, still floating around from old templates and archives.
| Property | DOCX | DOC |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .docx | .doc |
| Full name | Microsoft Word Document | Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document |
| First released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Developed by | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | editable documents, reports and letters compatible with Microsoft Word | old Word documents from Office 97-2003 that newer apps struggle to open |
DOCX to DOC — frequently asked questions
Is this DOCX to DOC converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Why would I need the old DOC format?
Some legacy systems, old versions of Word or specialized software only accept the binary .doc format and reject DOCX files.
Will modern formatting survive the downgrade?
Basic text, tables and images convert well. Features introduced after Word 2003 — certain modern styles or effects — may be simplified or lost.
Is the conversion private?
Your DOCX is sent to our servers, converted using LibreOffice, and the result is returned to you. Your file is deleted immediately after conversion and never stored.
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