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DOCX to XML Python Overview
Convert Microsoft Word DOC/DOCX documents to XML with control over XML output type (WordprocessingML, Flat OPC, etc.). Preserves document structure and updates table of contents and references if requested. Ideal for content pipelines and archival.
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Customizable Parameters
Fine-tune your automation with these powerful conversion options
File
File Supported formats: .doc .docxFile to be converted. Value can be URL or file content.
Password
StringSets the password to open protected documents.
UpdateToc
Bool Default: FalseUpdate all tables of content in the document.
UpdateReferences
Bool Default: FalseUpdate all reference fields in the document.
XmlType
Collection Default: word2003Specifies the type of XML to use when saving a Word document.
Values: word2003 flatWordXml strictOpenXmlStoreFile
Bool Default: FalseWhen the StoreFile parameter is set to True, your converted file is written to ConvertAPI’s encrypted, temporary storage and made available via a time-limited secure download URL, valid for up to 3 hours. After this period, the file is permanently deleted.
When StoreFile is set to False, conversion happens entirely in-memory. The raw file bytes are streamed back in the API response without touching disk or external storage, ensuring maximum security and zero persistence so that only you can access the content.
Step-by-Step Guide
Easy DOCX to XML integration programmatically using our Python library
1. ConvertAPI Python library install
ConvertAPI provides a Python library that allows you to perform a DOCX to XML conversion with just a few lines of code. Convert DOCX to XML documents using Python SDK with no effort at all!
Install with pip:
pip install --upgrade convertapi
2. Authenticate your Python library
You can obtain your API Token by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your API Token from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Python library like this:
# get your API Token here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth
import convertapi
convertapi.api_credentials = 'api_token'
3. Convert DOCX to XML using Python in no time!
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this docx to xml conversion code snippet into your Python project:
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