Clean Word Docs for Google Docs (Accept Changes, Remove Comments)
Prepare a Word document for Google Docs or sharing: accept all tracked changes, remove comments and their authors, strip embedded fonts and macros, and see which features (text boxes, SmartArt, equations) Google Docs may not convert well.
How to use
- 1Choose a .docx or .docm file.
- 2Review the report and pick what to clean.
- 3Download the cleaned .docx and upload it to Google Drive (Open with → Google Docs).
Frequently asked questions
What doesn't convert well to Google Docs?
Text boxes and shapes, SmartArt, some equations, complex fields (like tables of contents from older Word versions), embedded fonts and macros. The report lists any of these in your file so you can fix them first.
Is this safe for private documents?
Yes — the file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Does it remove hidden personal information?
It removes comments, comment authors and tracked-change history. Use Word's Inspect Document for other metadata like document properties.