Converting a file to Google Docs format allows you to edit, collaborate on, and share a doc online. You can decide to convert a file to Google Docs while you upload it or after uploading it:
- While uploading: When you select a file for upload, the option to convert it directly to Google Docs is automatically selected (if you don’t wish to convert the file simply deselect this option.) Your newly converted file retains the name of the original file you uploaded.
- After uploading: If you decide to convert your file after it’s already been uploaded, you can right-click the item and select Make a Google Docs copy from the menu. This option is only available for uploaded files, you will not see it for any Google Docs documents. When you select this option, you keep your original file intact, and your Google Docs copy appears in your list of documents.
These are the file types that can be converted to Google Docs:
- For spreadsheets: .xls, .xlsx, .ods, .csv, .tsv, .txt, .tab
- For documents: .doc, .docx, .html, plain text (.txt), .rtf
- For presentations: .ppt, .pps, .pptx
- For drawings: .wmf
- For OCR: .jpg, .gif, .png, .pdf
Error Messages when converting a file or documentIf you’ve received an error message when trying to convert one of your files, wait a few minutes and try again. If you continue to see an error, the list below will help you troubleshoot the most common errors:
| We're sorry, a server error occurred. Please wait a bit and try again. | This is a temporary error, try converting the file again in a few minutes. |
| Document too large. | The file is too large for the conversion process; consider dividing up the original file. You can also learn more about size limits. |
| Sorry, that file is corrupt, or an unknown format. | The file cannot be converted. Check if it has a supported format. If the file has a supported format, try uploading it again. |
| Unable to convert document. | Try converting the file again in a few minutes. If it still doesn’t convert you may need to upload the file again. |
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