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Compress Word File Online via Compression App or using Java

Develop powerful Java 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 Java

  1. Reference Java library into your project
  2. Load the document
  3. Get all nodes having images and loop through each node
  4. Set the compressed images using setImage
  5. Set the compression level to maximum via setCompressionLevel(CompressionLevel.MAXIMUM)
  6. Call save method and get the compressed Word file
 

Code example in Java to compress Word Files

 
 

Develop Word File Compression Application using Java

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

Java Compression Library for Word Files

There are alternative options to install “ Aspose.Words for Java ” or “ Aspose.Total for Java ” onto your system. Our Java package is designed to be cross-platform, compatible with JVM implementations on various operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

System Requirements

  • Java SE 7 or recent Java versions
  • Separate package for Java SE 6 in case you have this outdated JRE.

For JogAmp JOGL, Harfbuzz font engine and Java Advanced Imaging JAI details please refer to [Product Documentation](https://docs.aspose.com/words/java/system-requirements/#optional-dependencies).

FAQs

  • Can I use above Java code in my application?
    Yes, you are welcome to download this code. One can easily develop a professional solution to compress Word file using Java. Use Aspose Word compression API to develop high-level, platform independent software in Java.
  • 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 Java

Compress APNG Files (Animated Portable Network Graphics)
Compress BMP Files (Bitmap Image File)
Compress CSV Files (Comma Seperated Values)
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 Excel Files
Compress GIF Files (Graphical Interchange Format)
Compress HTML Files (Hyper Text Markup Language)
Compress IMAGE Files (Image Files)
Compress JPEG Files (Joint Photographic Expert Group)
Compress JPG Files
Compress MHTML Files (MIME HTML)
Compress ODP Files (OpenDocument Presentation Format)
Compress ODS Files (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)
Compress ODT Files (OpenDocument Text File Format)
Compress OTT Files (OpenDocument Template)
Compress PDF Files (Portable Document Format)
Compress PNG Files (Portable Network Graphic)
Compress POTM Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)
Compress POTX Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)
Compress Powerpoint Files
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)
Compress SVG Files (Scalar Vector Graphics)
Compress TIF Files
Compress TIFF Files (Tagged Image File Format)
Compress TSV Files (Tab-separated Values)
Compress TXT Files (Text Document)
Compress XLS Files (Microsoft Excel Binary Format)
Compress XLSB Files (Excel Binary Workbook)
Compress XLSM Files (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)
Compress XLSX Files (Open XML Workbook)
Compress XLT Files (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)
Compress XLTM Files (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)
Compress XLTX Files (Excel Template)
Compress Word Files

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.