docx2txt is a pure Python-based utility designed to extract text and images from .docx files. It leverages the `python-docx` library for parsing the document structure and `Pillow` for image handling. The current version is 0.9, and the project appears to be in maintenance mode with infrequent releases, primarily addressing minor updates.
pip install docx2txtVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to extract text from a .docx file and optionally extract embedded images to a specified directory. Ensure a .docx file exists for the example to run correctly.
Always ensure the input path points to an accessible and valid .docx file before calling `docx2txt.process()`.
Pass a string representing an existing or creatable directory path to the `img_dir` argument of `docx2txt.process()`.
For critical applications, always verify the extracted text against the original document. Consider alternative libraries or more robust parsing solutions for highly complex documents.
Ensure your environment uses Python 3.6 or a newer version before installing and using `docx2txt`.