Convert DOC Files on Mac
DOC (Microsoft Word Document (Legacy)) is a document format using the .doc extension. Consul converts DOC files to 29 other formats, and 40 formats to DOC. Rename a file's extension in Finder and Consul handles the conversion automatically.
What is DOC?
DOC is Microsoft Word's legacy binary format, the default from Word 97 through 2003. It stores formatted text in a proprietary compound-file structure. Although superseded by DOCX in 2007, DOC files remain common in older archives and email attachments.
DOC was developed by Microsoft.
Opening DOC files on a Mac
Quick Look previews DOC files. Select one in Finder and press Space.
TextEdit opens .doc files, though complex layouts may not render perfectly; Pages or Microsoft Word render them fully if installed.
Consul supports 69 conversions for DOC
Consul is the easiest way to convert DOC files on your Mac, or to turn other files into DOC. Rename file.doc to change its extension, and Consul converts it automatically.