How to convert Google document to MS Word format using Google Drive API?

Question

I created a Google document file in Google Drive. How can I convert that file to a Word document using Google Drive API.

Answer 1

Drive v3

Depending on the type of download you'd like to perform — a file, a Google Document, or a content link — you'll use one of the following URLs:

• Download a file — files.get with alt=media file resource
• Download and export a Google Doc — files.export
• Link a user to a file — webContentLink from the file resource

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Drive v2

Depending on the type of download you'd like to perform — a file, a Google Document, or a content link — you'll use one of the following URLs:

• Download a file — either files.get with alt=media, or downloadURL from the file resource
• Download and export a Google Doc — exportLinks from the file resource
• Link a user to a file — webContentLink from the file resource

Google Doc formats and supported export MIME types map to each other as follows:

MS Word document application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document

If you are trying to do it programmatically try following this tutorial using Apps Script.