# Word to Markdown: DOC or DOCX?

> Convert Word to MD online. Upload DOC or DOCX files, choose the right Word to Markdown workflow, then copy or download editable Markdown.

Use this page when you know the source is a Microsoft Word document but need to choose between legacy .doc and modern .docx. The dedicated format pages provide the clearest workflow once the extension is known.

## What Is Word to Markdown: DOC or DOCX??

Word to Markdown: DOC or DOCX? is an online DocToMD tool that turns supported Word content into editable Markdown. The result can be reviewed in the browser, copied as text, or downloaded as a .md file.

## Supported Input

- .docx
- .doc

## What the Conversion Preserves

- Document hierarchy
- Lists
- Links
- Emphasis
- Basic tables

## Known Limitations

- Use .docx for best results
- Older Word formatting may be simplified
- Headers, footers, and comments may not map cleanly to Markdown

## How to Convert Word to Markdown

1. Upload the Word file. If you can choose the export format, save as .docx first.
2. DocToMD extracts the document outline and creates Markdown from the editable content.
3. Preview the result, fix any layout-specific sections, then copy the Markdown or download the .md file.

## Common Uses

- Use this page when you describe the source as a Word document and do not care whether the file is .doc or .docx.
- If your search or internal link is specifically about DOCX or legacy DOC, use the dedicated pages for those extensions so the page matches the query more closely.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Should I use Word to Markdown, DOCX to Markdown, or DOC to Markdown?

Use Word to Markdown for a general Microsoft Word document. Use DOCX to Markdown for a modern .docx file, and DOC to Markdown for an older legacy .doc file.

### Can I convert both DOC and DOCX files here?

Yes. The Word to Markdown page accepts both .doc and .docx files. If you want the most specific page for search or internal linking, choose DOCX to Markdown for .docx and DOC to Markdown for .doc.

### Is Word to Markdown the same as DOCX to Markdown?

Not exactly. Word to Markdown covers both .docx and .doc files. The DOCX page is more specific and is usually the best match when your file is definitely .docx.

### Can I convert Word to an .md file?

Yes. Upload a Word .doc or .docx file, convert it to Markdown, then copy or download the result as an .md file.

### Will Word styles be preserved?

Semantic structure such as headings, lists, links, and basic tables is prioritized. Visual styling is simplified because Markdown is not a page layout format.

### Are uploaded files stored?

Files are processed for conversion and temporary files are removed after processing. Avoid uploading password-protected or highly sensitive files unless you are comfortable processing them through the service.

## Service Limits

- Free usage: 3 free conversions per day, shared across file and public URL conversions.
- Free file size: up to 10 MB per file.
- Free PDF length: up to 3 pages per file.
- Licensed usage: up to 100 file conversions and 10 public URL conversions per day.
- Licensed file size: up to 100 MB per file.
- Licensed PDF length: up to 99 pages per file.
- Licensed batch upload: up to 10 files per request.

Daily limits reset according to server calendar time. Current prices and license terms are published at https://doctomd.com/pricing/.

## Use the Converter

- [Open the Word to Markdown: DOC or DOCX?](https://doctomd.com/word-to-markdown/)
- [View current pricing and limits](https://doctomd.com/pricing/)

## Related Converters

- [DOCX to MD Converter](https://doctomd.com/docx-to-markdown.md)
- [DOC to MD Converter for Legacy Word Files](https://doctomd.com/doc-to-markdown.md)
- [PDF to Markdown Converter for Text PDFs](https://doctomd.com/pdf-to-markdown.md)
- [ZIP to Markdown Converter](https://doctomd.com/zip-to-markdown.md)

## Canonical Page

https://doctomd.com/word-to-markdown/