Universal Document Format Transformer > Convert documents between formats instantly without installing any software. Just provide a URL and get your converted file in seconds. ## 🚀 Get Started in 30 Seconds 1. Go to the Actor: Universal Document Format Transformer 2. Click "Run Actor" 3. Enter your file details: json { "fileUrl": "https://example.com/your-document.docx", "fromFormat": "docx", "toFormat": "markdown" } 4. Get your converted file - Download link appears in results That's it! No software to install, no API keys needed for basic use. ## ✨ What You Can Do - 🔄 Convert DOCX to Markdown - Perfect for GitHub documentation - 📊 Extract tables from HTML to CSV - Great for data analysis - 📄 Transform PPTX to PDF - Ideal for sharing presentations - 📝 Convert TXT to HTML - Useful for web publishing - 📋 Process multiple formats - DOCX, PPTX, HTML, TXT → Markdown, JSON, CSV, HTML, TXT, PDF ## 📋 Supported Formats ### What You Can Convert From (Input) | Format | Best For | Example Files | |--------|----------|---------------| | DOCX | Reports, articles, documentation | *.docx | | PPTX | Presentations, slides, training | *.pptx | | HTML | Web pages, online articles | *.html, *.htm | | TXT | Plain text, simple data | *.txt | ### What You Can Convert To (Output) | Format | Perfect For | When to Use | |--------|--------------|-------------| | Markdown | GitHub docs, technical writing | Converting Word docs for code repositories | | JSON | Data processing, APIs | Extracting structured content | | CSV | Spreadsheets, data analysis | Pulling tables from web pages | | HTML | Web publishing, email | Converting docs for websites | | TXT | Simple text, logging | Extracting plain text from any format | | PDF | Sharing, printing | Final document distribution | ### ⚠️ Important: PDF Limitations - ❌ Cannot convert FROM PDF - This is a technical limitation - ✅ Can convert TO PDF - Perfect for final output - 💡 Workaround: Convert PDF to HTML online first, then use this actor ## 💡 Popular Use Cases ### 📝 Content Teams & Bloggers Convert Word documents to Markdown for GitHub json { "fileUrl": "https://example.com/blog-post.docx", "fromFormat": "docx", "toFormat": "markdown" } Perfect for: - Technical documentation - GitHub README files - Markdown-based blogs - Documentation sites ### 📊 Data Analysts & Researchers Extract tables from web pages to CSV json { "fileUrl": "https://example.com/financial-report.html", "fromFormat": "html", "toFormat": "csv" } Perfect for: - Financial data extraction - Research data processing - Spreadsheet analysis - Data import to Excel ### 🎯 Product Managers & Business Users Convert presentations to PDF for sharing json { "fileUrl": "https://example.com/presentation.pptx", "fromFormat": "pptx", "toFormat": "pdf" } Perfect for: - Client presentations - Training materials - Meeting handouts - Document distribution ### 🤖 Automation Builders Process text files to structured data json { "fileUrl": "https://example.com/data.txt", "fromFormat": "txt", "toFormat": "json" } Perfect for: - n8n workflows - Zapier automations - Make.com integrations - API data processing ## 📝 How to Use ### Step 1: Prepare Your File URL Your file must be: - ✅ Publicly accessible (no login required) - ✅ Direct link to file (not a web page) - ✅ Under 50MB in size - ✅ HTTP or HTTPS protocol Good URLs: https://example.com/report.docx https://cdn.example.com/files/presentation.pptx https://storage.googleapis.com/bucket/document.html Bad URLs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/123/view (requires login) https://example.com/page.html (web page, not file) ftp://example.com/file.docx (wrong protocol) ### Step 2: Choose Your Formats Check format compatibility: | From \ To | Markdown | JSON | CSV | HTML | TXT | PDF | |------------|:--------:|:-----:|:----:|:----:|:---:|:---:| | DOCX | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | PPTX | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | HTML | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | TXT | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Legend: - ✅ Excellent - High quality conversion - ⚠️ Limited - Works but may lose some formatting ### Step 3: Run the Conversion Option A: Use Apify Web Interface (Easiest) 1. Go to Actor Page 2. Click "Run Actor" 3. Enter your JSON input 4. Click "Run" 5. Download your converted file Option B: Use API (For Automation) bash curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/WgRQY2Ta2VKQE5NgO/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "fileUrl": "https://example.com/document.docx", "fromFormat": "docx", "toFormat": "markdown" }' ## 📤 What You Get Back After conversion, you'll receive: json { "downloadUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/...", "inputFormat": "docx", "outputFormat": "markdown", "fileSize": 12345, "processingTime": 2.5, "status": "success" } What each field means: - downloadUrl: Link to download your converted file (works for 7 days) - inputFormat: The format we detected from your file - outputFormat: The format you requested - fileSize: Size of your converted file in bytes - processingTime: How long the conversion took - status: "success" or "error" ## 🚨 Common Problems & Solutions ### ❌ "Invalid URL format" Problem: Your URL doesn't work Solution: - Check URL starts with http:// or https:// - Test the URL in your browser first - Make sure it's a direct file link, not a web page ### ❌ "File not found" Problem: The file doesn't exist or moved Solution: - Verify the URL is correct - Check if the file was deleted or moved - Try uploading the file again ### ❌ "Access denied" Problem: File requires login or permission Solution: - Use a publicly accessible file - Upload to public cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) - Make sure sharing permissions allow public access ### ❌ "Unsupported input format" Problem: You tried to convert from PDF Solution: - PDF cannot be used as input (technical limitation) - Convert PDF to HTML first using online tools - Then use this actor to convert HTML to your desired format ### ⏰ "Conversion timed out" Problem: File is too large or complex Solution: - Keep files under 50MB - Try a simpler output format - Split large documents into smaller parts ## 💡 Pro Tips ### 🎯 For Best Results 1. Test with small files first - Make sure everything works 2. Choose the right format combination - Check the compatibility matrix 3. Use direct file URLs - Avoid web pages that require login 4. Check file size - Keep under 50MB for reliable processing ### 🔗 Getting File URLs Google Drive: 1. Right-click file → "Share" 2. Set to "Anyone with the link can view" 3. Copy link and change .../view?usp=sharing to .../uc?export=download Dropbox: 1. Right-click file → "Share" 2. Create link with "Can edit" permissions 3. Copy the direct download link OneDrive: 1. Right-click file → "Share" 2. Set to "Anyone with the link can view" 3. Copy the link and ensure it's a direct download URL S3/Cloud Storage: 1. Set bucket/object to public read 2. Generate pre-signed URL if needed 3. Ensure URL points directly to the file ### ⚡ Speed Tips - TXT files convert fastest - Use when possible - DOCX to Markdown is very reliable - Great for documentation - HTML to TXT preserves text well - Good for content extraction - Simple conversions work best - Avoid complex format chains ## 🔧 Advanced Configuration ### For Power Users If you're using this in automation, you can adjust these settings: | Setting | Default | What it Does | |---------|----------|---------------| | File Size Limit | 50MB | Maximum input file size | | Timeout | 60 seconds | Maximum conversion time | | Retry Attempts | 3 | How many times to retry failed downloads | ### API Usage For high-volume usage, consider: - Batch processing - Process multiple files sequentially - Error handling - Check status before processing next file - Download timing - Files are available for 7 days only ## 🆘 Need Help? ### Quick Troubleshooting 1. File not working? - Try the URL in your browser first 2. Conversion failed? - Check if format combination is supported 3. Taking too long? - File might be too large or complex 4. Wrong output? - Verify your fromFormat matches the actual file type ### Get Support - 📖 Actor Page: View on Apify - 🐛 Report Issues: GitHub Issues - 💬 Community: Apify Forum - 📧 Direct Help: Contact through Apify platform ## 🎉 Ready to Start? ▶️ Run the Actor Now No registration required for basic use. Free tier includes processing credits. ---

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