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Compress Word File Online via Compression App or using C++

Develop powerful C++ based Word document compression applications. Freely compress various documents including Word files online via app with instant download.

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Compress and Optimize Word Files Online using App

  1. Upload Word files to compress and optimize.
  2. Choose the Compression Level (Low, Medium or High)
  3. Click the “Compress” button.
  4. Download the compressed Word file.
  5. View and get the result of compression by checking its size and content quality.

Compress Word File via C++

  1. Reference C++ library into your project
  2. Load the document
  3. Use GetChildNodes and then iterate through shapes to compress
  4. Use the Save Options and set CompressionLevel::Maximum
  5. Call Save method and get the compressed Word file
 

C++ Code : Compress Word Files

 
 

Develop Word File Compression Application using C++

Need to develop C++ script or utility app to easily compress multiple Word files? With Aspose.Words for C++ child APIs of Aspose.Total for C++ , any C++ developer can integrate the above API code to program compression app across documents. Powerful C++ library for document compression supports many popular formats including Word format.

C++ Compression Library for Word Files

There are three options to install Aspose.Words for C++ or Aspose.Total for C++ to your developer environment. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

System Requirements

You can use this C++ library to develop software on Microsoft Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems:

  • GCC >= 6.3.0 and Clang >= 3.9.1 are required for Linux
  • Xcode >= 12.5.1, Clang and libc++ are required for macOS



If you develop software for Linux or macOS, please check information on additional library dependencies (fontconfig and mesa-glu open-source packages) in Product Documentation .

FAQs

  • Can I use above C++ code in my application?
    Yes, you are welcome to download this code. One can easily develop a professional solution to compress Word file using C++. Use Aspose Word compression API to develop high-level, platform independent software in C++.
  • Is this document compression App work only on Windows?
    You have the flexibility to initiate document compression from any device, irrespective of the operating system it runs on, whether it be Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or Android. All that's required is a contemporary web browser and an active internet connection.
  • Is it safe to use the online app to compress multiple Word documents?
    Of course! The output files generated through our service will be securely and automatically removed from our servers within a 24-hour timeframe. As a result, the download links associated with these files will cease to be functional after this period.
  • What browser should to use App?
    You can use any modern web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari for online Word document compression.
  • How can I compress multiple Word files?
    Start by uploading one or more files you want to compress. You can either drag and drop your Word files or simply click inside the white area. Afterward, click the 'Compress' button, and our online compression app will quickly process the uploaded files.
  • How long does it take to compress the Word files?
    This compression application operates quickly, It may take a few seconds to upload the files and compress them.

Explore File Compressor Options with C++

Compress DOC Files (Microsoft Word Binary Format)
Compress DOCM Files (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)
Compress DOCX Files (Office 2007+ Word Document)
Compress DOT Files (Microsoft Word Template Files)
Compress DOTM Files (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)
Compress DOTX Files (Microsoft Word Template File)
Compress ODP Files (OpenDocument Presentation Format)
Compress ODT Files (OpenDocument Text File Format)
Compress PDF Files (Portable Document Format)
Compress POTM Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)
Compress POTX Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)
Compress PPS Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Compress PPSM Files (Macro-enabled Slide Show)
Compress PPSX Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Compress PPT Files (PowerPoint Presentation)
Compress PPTM Files (Macro-enabled Presentation File)
Compress PPTX Files (Open XML presentation Format)
Compress RTF Files (Rich Text Format)

What is WORD File Format?

Microsoft Word is a widely used word processing software that provides various file formats for saving and sharing documents. Understanding the different file formats in Word is important for compatibility, accessibility, and preserving formatting.

The default file format in Word is DOC (Word Document). DOC files are compatible with older versions of Word but may have limitations in compatibility with other software applications. However, with the introduction of newer versions, the DOCX (Word Open XML Document) format has gained popularity. DOCX offers advantages such as smaller file sizes, improved data recovery, and enhanced compatibility with other programs.

In addition to DOC and DOCX, Word supports other file formats like PDF (Portable Document Format). PDF files are widely used for sharing and publishing documents because they retain the formatting, layout, and fonts of the original document, ensuring consistent viewing across different devices and platforms.

Word also allows saving documents in formats like RTF (Rich Text Format) and TXT (Plain Text). RTF files maintain basic formatting and are compatible with various word processing applications. TXT files store plain text without any formatting and are commonly used for transferring text between different software programs.

For compatibility with open-source software and online platforms, Word supports formats like ODT (OpenDocument Text) and HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). ODT files can be used with software like LibreOffice and Google Docs, while HTML files allow documents to be displayed in web browsers.