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Batch Processing

Handle multiple XC files in a single session. Every file converts to DOCM independently for organized output.

Cloud-Powered Processing

All the heavy lifting runs on Convertio infrastructure. Your device just sends the XC and receives the DOCM result.

Simple Workflow

Upload, convert, download — the entire XC to DOCM workflow takes under a minute for most files.

How to convert XC to DOCM

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose docm or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your docm file right afterwards

About formats

XC (X window Color) is a procedural pseudo-format built into ImageMagick, the open-source image processing suite originally created by John Cristy at DuPont and first released on August 1, 1990. Rather than reading pixel data from a file, the XC format generates a solid-color canvas of specified dimensions, filled with a single uniform color value. The color can be specified using any of ImageMagick's supported color specification methods: named X11 colors (red, dodgerblue, linen), hex triplets (#FF6600), RGB/RGBA functional notation (rgb(255,102,0)), HSL, CMYK, or any other supported color space representation. XC canvases are created through ImageMagick's command-line interface using the special colon syntax (e.g., convert -size 800x600 xc:navy output.png) and serve as foundational building blocks in ImageMagick's compositing and image construction workflows. Common uses include creating background layers for compositing operations, generating masks and mattes of specific colors, initializing canvases for drawing operations, producing test images for pipeline validation, and creating placeholder images for web and application development. One advantage is workflow integration: XC canvases feed directly into ImageMagick's processing pipeline, enabling operations like gradient overlays, text rendering onto colored backgrounds, or template generation without requiring any input file. The pseudo-format's support for ImageMagick's complete color specification system is another strength — any color expressible in any supported color space can be used, including semi-transparent colors via RGBA notation, making XC a versatile primitive for programmatic image construction.
Initial release: 1990
DOCM is a macro-enabled document format for Microsoft Word, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. Structurally identical to DOCX — a ZIP archive containing XML parts for document content, styles, themes, and media — DOCM adds the ability to store and execute VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macro code within the document. The separate .docm extension was a deliberate security measure: users and administrators can distinguish macro-containing files by extension alone, and group policies can restrict macro-enabled formats while allowing standard DOCX documents to open freely. DOCM files store VBA projects in a vbaProject.bin stream within the ZIP package alongside the same XML document content used by DOCX. Macros in Word documents enable automated report generation, custom form processing, document assembly from templates and data sources, and integration with external systems. One advantage is document-level automation — a DOCM file can include routines that populate content from databases, enforce formatting rules, validate fields before submission, or generate derivative documents automatically. The format preserves full compatibility with the OOXML specification, so all standard Word features — styles, tracked changes, comments, embedded media — work identically to DOCX. DOCM is supported by Microsoft Word on Windows and macOS, with macro execution limited to the desktop application.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XC to DOCM?

The XC format has limited viewer support. Converting to DOCM ensures broad compatibility across devices.

How do I open DOCM files?

Open DOCM files with Microsoft Word with macros enabled. Most operating systems handle DOCM natively or with built-in viewers.

How long does XC to DOCM conversion take?

Conversion is fast — usually a matter of seconds. Complex or large XC files may need slightly more time.

What quality can I expect from DOCM output?

DOCM provides Word document supporting VBA macros. The converter optimizes output for the best balance of quality and compatibility.

Does the conversion happen on my device?

No — conversion runs on Convertio servers. Your device handles only the upload and download, not the processing.

Is XC to DOCM conversion accurate?

Convertio preserves the visual content from your XC data during conversion — the DOCM output faithfully represents the source.