antiword ☆
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Description:
Utility to read Word (.doc) files
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.37@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: word document conversion text-extraction cli
Install: brew install antiword
About:
Antiword is a command-line utility designed to extract text from Microsoft Word .doc files, rendering it for display or conversion. It provides a reliable way to access document content without requiring Microsoft Word, making it ideal for scripting and data extraction workflows. The tool focuses on preserving the document's textual structure while ignoring complex formatting.
Key Features:
  • Extracts text from Word .doc files
  • No Microsoft Word installation required
  • Supports multiple output formats including plain text and PostScript
  • Lightweight and scriptable command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Batch processing Word documents in automated scripts
  • Extracting text content for search indexing or data migration
  • Reading .doc files on Linux/Unix systems without a GUI
Alternatives:
  • catdoc – Similar functionality but may have different character encoding handling
  • wvText – Part of wv library, converts Word docs to text
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Important Notes:
You can install mapping files in ~/.antiword
Version History
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Sep 14, 2024 7:28pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b4a8bc83
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