Convert Word DOC to Word DOCX Online
Modernize a legacy .doc file to the current .docx format supported by all modern apps.
or drag & drop them here · images, video, audio and documents · up to 2 GB
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How to convert Word DOC to Word DOCX
- Click "Choose Files" and select your Word DOC file, or drag & drop it onto the page.
- Make sure Word DOCX is selected as the target format.
- Click "Convert" and wait a few seconds.
- Download your new Word DOCX file.
Why Converters.live?
- Free and unlimited — convert as many files as you need.
- Files up to 2 GB and batch conversion of multiple files at once.
- Files are deleted from the server immediately after conversion.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Word DOC to Word DOCX converter free?
- Yes, completely free, with no hidden limits or watermarks.
- Is it safe to upload my files?
- Yes. Files are used only for the conversion itself and are deleted from the server right after it finishes.
- Will I lose quality converting Word DOC to Word DOCX?
- Converters.live uses optimal quality settings. For lossy formats the difference is virtually invisible to the eye.
About Word DOC and Word DOCX
Key things to know before you convert Word DOC to Word DOCX:
DOC
DOC is the legacy Microsoft Word format from pre-2007 versions. Still widely used; all modern office suites open it, though DOCX is the better choice for new documents.
DOCX
DOCX is the standard Word document format since Office 2007, based on Open XML. Opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and most modern text editors. Far smaller than the old .doc format.