Convert DOC to ZIP
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Converting doc to zip
Microsoft Word Document
Extension | .doc |
Category | 🔵 documents |
Programs | 🔵 Microsoft Word 🔵 OpenOffice.org Writer 🔵 IBM Lotus Symphony 🔵 Apple Pages 🔵 AbiWord |
Main program | 🔵 Microsoft Word |
Description | 🔵 DOC file extension is a binary file format native to Microsoft’s word processing application. It is basically a word processing document format that supports plain text, hyperlinks, alignments, images and more. DOC was once Microsoft’s most popular word processing document format. However, its popularity has faded following the introduction of DOCX. Nonetheless, you can still use DOC to create, edit and save document files. DOC is also widely used in a variety of platforms. The coding and framework emphasizes on font, size, shape and color of the text. |
Technical details | 🔵 How to create and how to open an DOC fileCreating a DOC file requires a Microsoft application like Word. Simply launch the application, select “File” then “New” then “Blank Document” or create using a template. You can also create a DOC file on Google Documents. Many platforms support DOC files, so all you need to do is create a text file and save it or download it as a DOC file. There are many ways to open a DOC file. It is supported by many platforms and programs, starting with Microsoft’s suite of applications like Word and WordPad. You can also open DOC files online using Microsoft OneDrive or use any other program that supports the extension. LibreOffice, WPS Office and OpenOffice writers all support DOC files, so you can use them to create, save and open files with the DOC extension. Which other formats DOC can be converted into and whyYou can convert DOC files to many different formats, depending on the program you are using. Some of the popular file formats DOC can be converted into include:
File conversion is invaluable when working with different programs and DOC converts to various formats that allow creators and everyday users to create, save, open and edit using a wide variety of applications. For instance, converting DOC to DOCX improves data management and recovery and extends the possibilities of the former binary files. On the other hand, converting to PDF offers secure data storage and makes paper-to-digital conversions easier. DOC files are easy to convert. You can also get your file back by converting DOCX, PDF and other documents to DOC. It all depends on what you want to achieve and the program you are using. Some programs cannot export or save DOC files, so you need to convert the document to a compatible format before using it on the application. |
Developer | 🔵 Microsoft |
MIME type | 🔵 application/msword 🔵 application/kswps |
ZIP compression
Extension | .zip |
Category | 🔵 archives |
Programs | 🔵 StuffIt 🔵 WinRAR 🔵 Winzip |
Description | 🔵 ZIP is an archive format that allows you to compress one or more files or directories to save more space. The compression is lossless and you can unzip to regain the original size. ZIP uses many compression algorithms including the popular DEFLATE compression and is used to reduce the total size when sending files over the internet. You can also zip files to save more disk space, which is ideal for portable device users. ZIP files also support encryption and split archives, offering a perfect way to organize and store your files. |
Technical details | 🔵 How to create and how to open an ZIP fileZIP files are easy to create on Windows and Mac computers. Simply highlight all the files you want to zip, right click and select “Send to” then “Compressed ZIP Folder” on Windows. You can also zip files using a zipping software application, although you don’t need any additional software to compress your files into a zipped folder. Opening a ZIP file is as effortless as double clicking the folder and opening the individual files or folders in the zip. However, some folders require an unzipping too to extract the files. To open the documents or files in a zipped folder, right click on the zipped file and select “Extract All” which will decompress the files to their original sizes. Which other formats ZIP can be converted into and whyYou can convert files with a ZIP extension to several other zipped and unzipped formats. The popular conversions include
Most people compress files into a zipped folder to save space without losing data. For instance, if you want to send many audio, video or image files over the internet, you can compress them into a ZIP folder to reduce the total size and bandwidth required. However, zipped folders have many other benefits including better encryptions and archiving. You can convert a ZIP file into a RAR if you want a better compression rate. However, there’s little to distinguish between most zipping formats. Zipped folders are ideal when you want to create an archive or store files on a portable device. You can also zip files to create an executable as ZIPs are actually executable. |
Developer | 🔵 PKWARE |
MIME type | 🔵 application/zip 🔵 application/x-zip 🔵 application/x-zip-compressed 🔵 application/octet-stream 🔵 application/x-compress 🔵 application/x-compressed 🔵 multipart/x-zip |