What happens when you convert DOCX to CSV
- Each table in the DOCX becomes rows of values; a CSV holds one table, so the first table is saved. Choose XLSX to keep every table. Numbers are stored as numbers.
- Text outside tables, such as headings and paragraphs, is left out, because a spreadsheet only holds the tables. A DOCX with no tables gives a clear message rather than an empty file.
- The Word document is read by mammoth.js and the tables by SheetJS, both running in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
How to convert DOCX to CSV online
- Press "Choose DOCX files" and select one or more files, or drag them onto the box. You can add files of any size your device can hold in memory.
- There are no settings to choose: the converter keeps everything the target format can hold.
- Press "Convert to CSV". The spreadsheet library, about 900 KB, and the Word reader load the first time, and then documents convert in a moment.
- Save each CSV with its download button. Close the tab and every trace of the files is gone from memory.
Why convert DOCX to CSV?
DOCX files usually come from letters, reports, CVs and most documents shared at work. People convert them to CSV because CSV imports into every database, CRM, email tool and spreadsheet without fuss.
In short, DOCX is good at what it was made for, and CSV is the more practical choice when the file has to open, upload or print somewhere else. DOCX opens in Word, Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice Writer, while CSV opens in every spreadsheet program and any text editor.
How to convert DOCX to CSV on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android
On Windows
Open this page in Chrome, Edge or Firefox, drag your DOCX files in from File Explorer, and press Convert. Each CSV is saved to your Downloads folder.
On a Mac
Safari, Chrome and Firefox all work. Drag the DOCX files from Finder onto the drop zone and the CSV files land in Downloads.
On iPhone and iPad
Open the page in Safari and tap Choose DOCX files. You can pick from Photos or from the Files app. The converted CSV appears in Files, in the Downloads folder.
On Android
Open the page in Chrome, tap Choose DOCX files and pick them from Files or your gallery. The CSV is saved to the Download folder, where any file manager can find it.
Best settings for DOCX to CSV
There are no settings: every table is read with its rows and columns as they are, and numbers are stored as numbers.
CSV holds one table, so only the first table in the DOCX is saved. If you need another one, convert to XLSX, where each table has its own sheet.
DOCX vs CSV: the differences
| DOCX | CSV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Word document | Comma-separated values |
| Type | document | spreadsheet |
| Created by | Microsoft | no single author; standardised in RFC 4180 |
| First released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| What it holds | formatted text, images, tables and styles in a ZIP of XML files | one table of plain text values, one row per line |
| In a browser | opens in Word, Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice Writer | opens in every spreadsheet program and any text editor |
| Common uses | letters, reports, CVs and most documents shared at work | data exports, imports into databases and exchanging tables between programs |
| MIME type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document | text/csv |
About DOCX and CSV files
What is a DOCX file?
DOCX has been Word's default format since 2007. Like XLSX it is a ZIP archive of XML files, which is how its text can be read without Word.
What is a CSV file?
A CSV file holds a single table as plain text, with commas between values. It has no formatting, formulas or multiple sheets, which is exactly why every program can read it.
DOCX to CSV not working? Common problems
- "No tables were found in this file." The DOCX has no tables, only text; there is nothing to put into cells.
- The wrong table came out. A CSV holds one table, the first in the DOCX; convert to XLSX to get every table on its own sheet.
- The document is password protected. Encrypted Word documents cannot be read; remove the password in Word first.
Convert DOCX to CSV from the command line
Pandoc turns the document into HTML, and pandas reads its tables; this writes the first one (it needs lxml, and openpyxl for XLSX):
pandoc input.docx -o tables.html
python3 -c "import pandas as pd; pd.read_html('tables.html')[0].to_csv('output.csv', index=False)"The converter on this page does the same job in your browser, without installing anything.
DOCX to CSV converter FAQ
Will I lose quality converting DOCX to CSV?
The values in the tables are kept exactly. Text outside the tables is not, and neither is their styling, because a spreadsheet holds values.
Why is the CSV a different size from the DOCX?
Usually smaller than the DOCX, because only the tables are kept.
Are my DOCX files uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs inside this browser tab using the open-source mammoth.js and SheetJS libraries, so your files stay on your device. You can disconnect from the internet after the page and converter engine have loaded and it still works.
Can I convert several DOCX files to CSV at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many files as you like; they are converted one after another and each gets its own download button.
How do I open a CSV file?
CSV opens in every spreadsheet program and any text editor. CSV is common for data exports, imports into databases and exchanging tables between programs.
Is this DOCX to CSV converter free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is paid for by advertising, and because conversions run on your device there is no server cost per file.
Can I convert DOCX to CSV on my phone?
Yes. The converter works in Safari on iPhone and iPad and in Chrome on Android. Converted files are saved to the Downloads folder.