Download ((full)) Antiword: Python

Because Antiword is a system-level utility, the "download" process varies depending on your operating system.

import textract # Extract text from an old .doc file text = textract.process("my_document.doc") # The result is returned as a byte string, so decode it print(text.decode('utf-8')) Use code with caution. download antiword python

The textract library provides a clean Pythonic wrapper for Antiword. Because Antiword is a system-level utility, the "download"

Add C:\antiword to your system's PATH variable so Python can find the executable. Because Antiword is a system-level utility

Once Antiword is installed on your system, you can access its functionality in Python using two primary methods.