Convert Open XML files that were created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows.
Open XML Converter allows you to convert Open XML files that were created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows so that you can open, edit, and save them in earlier versions of Office for Mac. Open XML Converter can convert Word documents, Excel workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations that are in the Open XML Format so that you can open and edit the files in Office 2004 for Mac and Office v. X for Mac. You can choose to convert and open one file, or convert a large number of files.
Open XML allows me to use Word '04 for Mac for those occasional times that receive a docx file. The conversion works seamlessly. Never had a problem or failure.
Cons
None really, except with larger files it takes a little longer.
Summary
Must have unless you want to upgrade.
It works well
altoid1
Pros
It always works behind the scenes.
Cons
None in my usage.
Summary
Essential utility.
I have been pestered continously to write a review
mikegush_dotmac
Pros
have been pestered continously to write a review
Cons
have been pestered continously to write a review
Summary
have been pestered continously to write a review
Works most times
bobjenny--2008
Pros
Simple to use and free
Cons
Sometimes fails to work
Summary
I use Pages to open most .docx documents but in a hurry take a punt on Open Xml Converter which works most of the time.
does not install on snow leopard.
zwi--2008
Pros
does not install on snow leopard.
Cons
does not install on snow leopard.
Summary
Worked when needed.
ken.rube441
Pros
I am a Mac / OpenOffice user. Received a file that was saved in Office 2007 as a DOCS file. Used the Converter and file was converted so could be read. To out it simply, used once and it worked.
Cons
none known
Summary
So far, So Good.
Installer works perfectly
gpell
Pros
No problem
Cons
No problem
Summary
Ok
Installer is useless
Mackidockie
Pros
Microsoft is kind enough to plug the holes in their bloated software that should have been closed in the first place.
Cons
The installer doesn't work. Hasn't for several iterations.
Summary
Don't bother. Installer is iffy?at best.
Allows me to open xml docs
dwgary
Pros
allows me to open xml docs
Cons
having to use this to use word to view xml docs
Summary
It works as advertised.
altoid1
Pros
Once installed, it seamlessly translated a rather large Word file from a colleague. Without it, no translation.
Cons
I noted the AutoUpdate bug. I just don't do updates unless it really is an updated version. but, I do hope they correct this.
Summary
If you need to translate a Microsoft file from Office 08 for Mac or 07 for Windows to Office 04 for Mac -- it gets the job done with no hassle. Would have given it 5 stars if not for the AutoUpdate bug.