Free Python API to Extract Text, Tables, Images from DOCX Files

Getting Started with Docx2Python

Docx2Python is hosted on PyPI, so It is very simple to install it. It can be installed with pip using the following command.

pip install docx2python 

Extracting Text for Word Documents

The open source Docx2Python library makes it easy for software developers to extract plain text from a Word document inside Python applications. It comprehensively parses every element within a DOCX file. Whether you need to extract plain text, detailed tables, or the nuanced structure of headers and footers, this library handles it all. Its multi-level parsing approach ensures that even nested elements are accurately captured in the output data structure.

from docx2python import docx2python

# Parse a DOCX file with multiple sections and elements
result = docx2python('sample.docx')

# Iterate over the body sections and print each paragraph
for section in result.body:
    for paragraph in section:
        print("Paragraph:", paragraph)

Table & Images Extraction from Word File

One of the most powerful features of Docx2Python is its ability to extract tables from Word .docx files with ease. The library handles both simple and nested tables, making it ideal for processing complex documents. Moreover, software developers can use the library to extract images embedded in Microsoft Word .docx files, which can be useful for applications that require image processing or analysis.

from docx2python import docx2python

# Extract tables from a Word document
docx_content = docx2python("example.docx")

# Access the extracted tables
tables = docx_content.tables

# Print the tables
for i, table in enumerate(tables):
    print(f"Table {i + 1}:")
    for row in table:
        print(row)
 

Extract specific Section of Documents via Python

Docx2Python provides options to customize the output format, allowing developers to tailor the results to their specific needs. The open source Docx2Python library has provide complete functionality for extract a particular part or section of word DOCX documents inside Python applications. Developers can choose to extract only specific sections of a document or format the output in a particular way with just a couple of lines of code.

from docx2python import docx2python

# Extract specific sections of a Word document
docx_content = docx2python("example.docx", html=True)

# Access the HTML-formatted output
html_content = docx_content.html

# Print the HTML content
print("HTML Output:", html_content)
 

Preserve Layout While Converting DOCX

Maintaining the original layout of a document is essential, especially when the spatial relationships between elements matter. Docx2Python retains this layout by converting the document into a structured format that mirrors its original design. This makes it easier to convert DOCX content into other formats like HTML, PDF or Markdown while preserving the intended appearance.

# Parse a DOCX file while preserving its layout
result = docx2python('layout_document.docx')

# Display the entire structured layout of the document
print("Document Layout:", result.body)