How to Convert Word to Google Doc: 2 Ways (with Pictures)

Google Docs is an excellent choice for teams to collaborate on a document in real-time. Lucky for you, you can now upload a Word document to Google Drive and convert it to a Google Doc.

The methods in this article will show you how to convert Word to Google Doc on a computer and smartphone.

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Method 1: How to Convert Word to Google Doc on a Desktop

I’m here to show you how to convert a Word document to a Google Doc on your desktop. Here’s how to do it:

Go to drive.google.com in your browser.
Sign in with your Google account (business or personal) or click “Sign up at no cost.”
Click New > File upload and locate the Word Doc you want to convert to a Google Doc.

Select the Word file that you want to convert, and click Open. It opens and stores your file in Google Drive.
Right-click on the Word doc or click the More Actions menu.
Select Open with > Google Docs from the drop-down list. It opens your file in Google Docs.

To convert Word to Google Doc, select File > Save as Google Docs. You can now edit the document in Google Docs.

That’s it! You’ve now successfully converted a Word document to a Google Doc. You can now access your document from anywhere, on any device.

Method 2: How to Convert a Word to Google Doc on a Mobile

Do you have a Word document that you need to edit on your mobile device? If so, you can easily convert it to a Google Doc to access it from anywhere. Here’s how:

Note: To convert a Word document to Google Doc on a smartphone, you need both Google Drive and Google Docs app installed.

Launch your Google Drive app on your mobile. Make sure you’re signed in.
Tap the plus (+) icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Tap Upload.
Locate and select the Word document that you want to convert.
Tap Open. It will upload the Word file in the Google Drive app.

Tap the uploaded Word file, and it will open in Google Docs.
To save the file in the correct format, tap More (three dots) in the top right corner.
Tap Share and Export > Save as and select Google Docs.

Tap OK.

That’s it! Your Word document is converted and saved as a Google Docs file. You can now edit, share and work on the same file with your coworkers on any device.

Note: Want to keep the formatting of your Word document after converting it to a Google Doc? See convert Word to Google Doc without losing formatting.