Meet a legacy requirement
Provide a DOC copy to a workflow that specifically asks for the older Word format.
WPS Office
DOCX to DOC
Use WPS Writer to save a DOCX as a legacy DOC copy when a recipient requires it. Review the converted file for features the older format cannot preserve.
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DOC is an older format. Conversion may alter newer features, fonts or layout; preserve the DOCX and review the result.
See how it worksSave a separate copyDOCX
DOCXDOC
Legacy-format handoff
- Original
- proposal.docx
- Recipient
- Requires DOC
- Deliverable
- proposal.doc
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Using WPS Office
How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
Save a separate copyDOCX
DOCXDOC
Legacy-format handoff
- Original
- proposal.docx
- Recipient
- Requires DOC
- Deliverable
- proposal.doc
Open the DOCXInstall WPS Office and open the document in Writer. Save a backup of the source.
About this workflow
Save a Word document for an older workflow.
Use WPS Office to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Keep the modern source
Retain DOCX so the original editing format remains available if the conversion loses a feature.
Check the converted document
Inspect tables, images and pagination in the DOC copy before you share it.
File formats
DOCXDOC
Edit in WPS Office. Save a copy to share.WPS Office
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs
Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.
Explore this WPS capabilityWWPS WriterDocuments and drafts
SWPS SpreadsheetsNumbers and plans
PWPS PresentationSlides and stories
PDFPDFReview and sharing
Help and information
Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
Is renaming .docx to .doc enough?
No. Use Save As to convert the document format. Renaming the extension does not convert its contents.
Should I use DOC when the recipient accepts DOCX?
Use the format the workflow requires. DOCX usually avoids unnecessary conversion to a legacy format.
Is this a tool I use on this webpage?
This page explains the workflow and downloads WPS Office. Open your file in the installed app to perform the task. Features and menu names may vary by platform and version.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
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DOC is an older format. Conversion may alter newer features, fonts or layout; preserve the DOCX and review the result.