DocBook to Word Converter - XML Docs to DOCX

Convert DocBook XML documentation to Word DOCX format. Transform structured technical documentation into editable Word documents.

Note: First conversion initializes Pandoc WebAssembly (~55MB download). Subsequent conversions are instant and work offline.

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Accepts .xml, .dbk, .docbook files

DocBook XML Input

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Standalone document with metadata

Document Metadata (Override DocBook XML)

Title

Author

Date

Subject

DocBook Elements Quick Reference

DocBook Element	Description	Word Output
`<chapter>`	Top-level chapter	Title style
`<section>`	Section division	Heading styles
`<para>`	Paragraph	Normal paragraph
`<emphasis>`	Emphasis (italic)	Italic formatting
`<emphasis role="bold">`	Bold emphasis	Bold formatting
`<programlisting>`	Code block	Monospace paragraph
`<code>`, `<literal>`	Inline code	Monospace font
`<itemizedlist>`	Bullet list	Bulleted list
`<orderedlist>`	Numbered list	Numbered list
`<table>`	Table structure	Word table
`<xref>`, `<link>`	Cross-references	Hyperlinks
`<note>`, `<warning>`	Admonitions	Styled paragraphs

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Frequently Asked Questions

DocBook is an XML-based markup language for technical documentation, widely used in software, hardware, and academic publishing. Converting to DOCX lets you collaborate with non-technical editors, incorporate content into business reports, or submit to publishers who require Word format.

Standard DocBook 5.x elements including chapter, section, para, emphasis, programlisting, itemizedlist, orderedlist, table, figure, xref, and more. Complex elements like callouts and admonitions convert to their Word equivalents with appropriate styling.

Yes, many Linux man pages use DocBook XML source. This tool converts refentry, refmeta, refsect1, and other man page elements to readable Word format, perfect for documentation review or offline reference.

DocBook table and informaltable elements convert to native Word tables. CALS table model (common in DocBook) is supported with proper cell spanning and alignment. Complex tables may need manual formatting adjustment.

DocBook xref and link elements convert to Word hyperlinks where possible. Internal references (using id/linkend) are converted to Word cross-references. External URIs become clickable links in the DOCX output.

This tool is specifically for DocBook format. For DITA conversion, consider converting DITA to DocBook first or use a DITA-specific converter. DocBook and DITA serve similar purposes but use different XML schemas.

DocBook programlisting and screen elements convert to monospace paragraphs in Word. Language-specific highlighting from DocBook isn't preserved, but code remains readable and properly indented. Callouts become numbered references.

Much simpler for quick Word output. Traditional DocBook toolchains (xsltproc, dblatex) require complex setup and customization. This browser-based tool provides instant conversion without installing Java, XML catalogs, or stylesheet processors.

Yes. Enable 'Standalone document' to extract metadata from DocBook's bookinfo or info elements (title, author, date, releaseinfo). You can also override with custom metadata in the configuration panel.

Good for initial conversion and review. Many technical publishers (O'Reilly, Pragmatic, Packt) use DocBook as source format. Converting to Word helps non-technical reviewers provide feedback. For final submission, publishers typically process DocBook XML directly.

Document Metadata (Override DocBook XML)

DocBook Elements Quick Reference

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