Basic one-page DOCXPopular
sample.docxSimple Word document with a title, list, table and placeholder text. The standard file for upload and conversion tests.
- 1 page
- A4
- Text + table
60.8 KB Download
.DOCX
Sample DOCX Files
Valid Microsoft Word documents for testing uploads, previews, parsing and DOCX to PDF conversion. They open in Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and your own code.
.docxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document5 filesFree · No sign-upUnlimited downloads
by Technology Channel · Free to use for testing and development, including commercial projects.
10 pages
sample-10-pages.docxTen pages with real Word styles, headings, bullet and numbered lists, tables, a logo header and page numbers.
- 10 pages
- Headings + lists
- Header and footer
64.8 KB Download
With images
sample-with-images.docxText with four embedded JPEG photos and captions. Tests image extraction, layout and file-size handling.
- 4 images
- Captions
- 142 KB
142 KB Download
With review comments
sample-with-comments.docxContains four review comments from different authors. Tests comment rendering, extraction and metadata cleanup.
- 4 comments
- 3 authors
- Headings
61.9 KB Download
About 5 MB
sample-5mb.docxWord document with high-resolution photos that lands just under 5 MB. Use it for upload-limit tests.
- 3 photos
- 4.7 MB
- A4
4.7 MB Download
Use cases
What you can test
- Document previews and thumbnails in your app.
- DOCX to PDF or HTML conversion quality.
- Heading and paragraph extraction with the 10-page file.
- Embedded image handling with the image document.
- Reading review comments with the commented file.
- Upload size limits with the 5 MB document.
- Extension and MIME checks for Office Open XML files.
Reference
DOCX format facts
| Extension | .docx |
|---|---|
| MIME type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document |
| File signature | 50 4B 03 04 (PK.., ZIP container) |
| Origin | Microsoft, 2007 · ECMA-376, ISO/IEC 29500 |
| Files here | 5 · 5.0 MB in total |
| License | Free for any use, no attribution |
About the format
What is a DOCX file?
DOCX has been the default Microsoft Word format since Office 2007. It is part of Office Open XML (ECMA-376, ISO/IEC 29500): a ZIP archive holding XML for text, styles and relationships, plus any media files.
Because a DOCX file is a ZIP archive, it starts with the bytes PK. When accepting uploads, check the extension and the internal structure, not just the first bytes.
Developers
Read with Python
Read with Python
from docx import Document # pip install python-docx
doc = Document("files/docx/sample-10-pages.docx")
for p in doc.paragraphs[:5]:
print(p.style.name, "-", p.text)Download with cURL
curl -O https://samplefiles.technologychannel.org/files/docx/sample.docxFAQ
DOCX files: common questions
Will these files open in Google Docs and LibreOffice?
Yes. They follow the Office Open XML standard, so Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and libraries such as python-docx can all read them.
What is the difference between DOC and DOCX?
DOC is the older binary Word format used until 2003. DOCX is the XML-based format used since 2007. Most systems today expect DOCX.
Can I use these Word documents in commercial projects?
Yes. Every Word document here is free for any use, including commercial testing, demos and tutorials. No attribution is required.
Can I download the same document more than once?
Yes, as many times as you like. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and no waiting timer. Direct links also work in scripts, CI jobs and automated tests.
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