How to convert DOC to SXW
- Add your .DOC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .SXW in a few seconds.
- Download your new .SXW file.
What to expect
- SXW is a legacy OpenOffice.org format; text and basic styles carry over but advanced Word features may not.
- Word cannot open SXW directly - LibreOffice or OpenOffice is required.
- VBA macros are not preserved across this conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How well does DOC convert to SXW?
SXW is the OpenOffice.org 1.x Writer format - the predecessor of ODT - so text and basic formatting convert, but as an older format some Word features may not translate exactly.
Why convert a DOC to SXW?
Chiefly for compatibility with StarOffice or OpenOffice.org 1.x. For current software, ODT or DOCX are more widely supported.
What opens an SXW file?
LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice open SXW. Microsoft Word cannot open it directly, which is why saving to ODT or DOCX is the usual next step.
What might be lost in the conversion?
Being a legacy ODF-predecessor, complex layouts may not carry over exactly, and VBA macros from the DOC are not preserved.
Programs that convert DOC: TextMaker · AbiWord · Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) · LibreOffice Writer
