DOC File

What are DOC files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DOC file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DOC files.

What is a DOC file?

DOC files have multiple uses, and Microsoft Word Document is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Microsoft Word Document

Files with the .doc extension are document files that have been created by Microsoft Word. The .doc format is one of the most popular formats for computer-created word-processing documents. These files can contain text, pictures, graphs, and charts.

While the 2007 and later versions of Microsoft Word currently save documents with the .docx extension, earlier versions of the software save documents with a .doc extension.

Although later versions of Word do save documents with the .docx format as a default, these programs can also save and open documents with the .doc file extension.

Other software applications use DOC files for other purposes, and Microsoft Word cannot open these files. You will find a list of them below. If you are unsure which type of file you have come across, use our File Analyzer to find out exactly what type of file yours is.

How to open DOC files

We have identified five DOC openers that are compatible with this specific type of DOC file.

Programs that open Microsoft Word Document files

Last updated: January 25, 2025

All known file formats using extension .DOC

While Microsoft Word Document is a popular type of DOC-file, we know of 28 different uses of the .DOC file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

1ST Word Plus Document

We know that one DOC format is 1ST Word Plus Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different DOC openers which you will find listed below.

Better Working Eight-In-One Document

We know that one DOC format is Better Working Eight-In-One Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Beyond Words Composer Document

We know that one DOC format is Beyond Words Composer Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Dac-Easy Word Document

We know that one DOC format is Dac-Easy Word Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DeScribe Document

We know that one DOC format is DeScribe Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DeskMate Document

We know that one DOC format is DeskMate Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Dynamic Publisher Document

We know that one DOC format is Dynamic Publisher Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Ease Word-Pro Document

We know that one DOC format is Ease Word-Pro Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Excellence! Document

We know that one DOC format is Excellence! Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

First Choice Document

We know that one DOC format is First Choice Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

IBM DisplayWrite Document

We know that one DOC format is IBM DisplayWrite Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

LocoScript Document

We know that one DOC format is LocoScript Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Lotus Manuscript Document

We know that one DOC format is Lotus Manuscript Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Lotus Works Document

We know that one DOC format is Lotus Works Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Mini Office Document

We know that one DOC format is Mini Office Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Norton Textra Writer Document

We know that one DOC format is Norton Textra Writer Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Open Access Document

We know that one DOC format is Open Access Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PageSetter Document

We know that one DOC format is PageSetter Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PerfectOffice Document

We know that one DOC format is PerfectOffice Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PPC Organiser Document

We know that one DOC format is PPC Organiser Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Q And A Document

We know that one DOC format is Q And A Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Quill Document

We know that one DOC format is Quill Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Scribble! Document

We know that one DOC format is Scribble! Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Smart Software Document

We know that one DOC format is Smart Software Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

The Office Publisher Document

We know that one DOC format is The Office Publisher Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Varsity Scripsit Document

We know that one DOC format is Varsity Scripsit Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

WordStar Document

We know that one DOC format is WordStar Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DOC files. Remember, different programs may use DOC files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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