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Convert CPDX to DOC

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 16, 2026
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Is it possible to convert CPDX to DOC?
Yes - CPDX converts to DOC.

A .cpdx file is an Adobe Captivate Draft storyboard, so there is no direct converter - you first import it into desktop Adobe Captivate (version 9 or later), then publish to Word. The Print output is a .doc file, and the layout you choose (Handouts, Lesson, Step by Step, Storyboard) determines how much of the slide content actually appears.

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert CPDX to DOC?

People want the storyboard's text and steps in an editable Word file for review, translation, or sharing with people who do not own Captivate. Because .cpdx is a proprietary Captivate Draft format, the practical route is to bring it into Captivate and export a .doc handout rather than convert the file directly.

How to convert CPDX to DOC

Import into Adobe Captivate, then publish to Word PAID

In Captivate 9+ choose File > New Project > Project from Adobe Captivate Draft and pick your .cpdx. Then use File > Print, set Type to Handouts or Step by Step, and click Publish to write a .doc.

Adobe Captivate Classic (macOS)

Same workflow on Mac: import the .cpdx into Captivate, then File > Print with Microsoft Word installed so Captivate can generate the .doc output.

About these formats

.CPDX Adobe Captivate Storyboard Project

A .cpdx file is a storyboard project created by Adobe Captivate Draft, an iPad app for sketching out eLearning content before building it. It holds slides with text, drawings, and embedded…

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.DOC Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document

A DOC file is a Microsoft Word document saved in the old 1997-2003 binary format. You can open it for free with LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, or Word for the web - no Microsoft Office…

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Quality & what to watch

  • Adobe Captivate Draft (the app that made .cpdx) was discontinued, so you need a licensed desktop Captivate to open the file at all.
  • The Word output is a rendered handout, not an editable copy of the storyboard - interactivity, timing and animations are flattened to static text and images.
  • Microsoft Word must be installed on the same machine, and older Captivate versions save .doc rather than .docx.

Frequently asked questions

Can I open a .cpdx file without Adobe Captivate?
Not usefully. .cpdx is a proprietary Captivate Draft format, and only desktop Captivate 9 or later can import it.
Will the Word file keep quizzes and interactions?
No. Printing to Word produces a static handout; interactive elements become plain text or screenshots.
Which print Type should I choose?
Step by Step or Handouts give the most text; Storyboard is more of a visual overview.
Does it output .doc or .docx?
Captivate's Print feature writes a .doc file; you can resave it as .docx from Word if needed.