If you only need a basic XML representation of your document, Microsoft Word has a built-in feature that requires no additional software: Open your document in . Go to File > Save As > Browse .

Depending on your specific use case, you might need one of these targeted free tools:

: For technical users, Pandoc is the "Swiss-army knife" of document conversion. By using simple command-line prompts, you can convert Word files to various XML-based formats like DocBook or JATS.

: A lightweight utility that supports batch conversion from DOCX to XML. It is highly regarded for its simple interface and "Add File" workflow for processing multiple documents at once.

: Available via the Microsoft Store, this tool handles large XML datasets and supports more than 10 different formats, including DOC and DOCX.