Convert Word to Excel Python | Convert DOCX to XLSX Python

Sometimes we need to convert a Word document (DOC or DOCX) into an Excel file. This is useful for data analysis, reporting, or turning text data into a table format (XLS or XLSX) for further work.

In this article, we explore how to convert DOC or DOCX files to XLSX using Python:

Word to XLSX Converter Library using Python

To convert Word documents to Excel, use the Aspose.Words for Python library. It lets developers add document conversion to Python apps without Microsoft Word or Excel. Aspose.Words for Python provides a fast, accurate way to handle programmatic conversions.

Download and install the library to convert DOC or DOCX to XLSX. For installation details, see the Installation page.

Steps to Convert a Document to Excel format

You can export formatted text, images, tables, and other Word objects to a table format in three simple steps:

  1. Load your Word DOCX/DOC file
  2. Convert it to XLSX format
  3. Save the result

Using Aspose.Words for Python gives high accuracy and speed, and you avoid third‑party applications like Microsoft Word or Excel.

How to Convert Word Document to XLSX in Python

Follow these steps to convert a Word (DOC or DOCX) file to XLSX in Python:

  1. Load the document with the Document class.
  2. Convert the document to XLSX using Aspose.Words and save it with Document.Save.

Example code to convert DOCX to XLSX:

doc = aw.Document(docs_base.my_dir + "Pdf Document.pdf")
doc.save(docs_base.artifacts_dir + "BaseConversions.PdfToXlsx.xlsx")
Convert Word to Excel Example | Convert DOCX to XLSX Example

When saving to XLSX, you can set options such as find‑and‑replace text or compression level using the XlsxSaveOptions class.

Convert DOC or DOCX to XLSX Online

Use our free online Word to XLSX converter to turn DOC or DOCX files into XLSX quickly and accurately:

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Conversion speed depends on the source file size, and the download link for the Excel file appears instantly after processing.

Сonverting Word to Excel – Useful Resources

  1. Read the Convert a Document section of the official documentation for more on conversion features.
  2. Read the Find and Replace article for details on modifying content during conversion.

Get a Free Converter License

You can get a free temporary license to convert Word files to XLSX without trial restrictions. Visit the Temporary License page for clear instructions.

Also, check out our Online converter from Word to XLSX to see it in action.

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