Free DOCX Repair Alternatives
Compare free and paid options for repairing corrupted Word documents
1. Word's Built-In Repair (Free)
Microsoft Word includes a basic "Open and Repair" feature
Pros:
- Already included with Word
- No extra cost
- Works offline
Cons:
- Limited recovery capabilities
- Doesn't work for severe corruption
- No preview before repair
2. Online ZIP Extractors (Free)
Generic ZIP tools can sometimes extract DOCX content
Pros:
- Free to use
- Can extract raw XML
- No installation needed
Cons:
- Requires manual XML parsing
- Technical knowledge needed
- Text only, no formatting
3. FileRepairOnline (Free Preview, £4.99 Download)
Professional repair with free preview before you pay
Pros:
- Free preview of all recovered content
- Advanced multi-stage recovery
- Works on any device
- Fast processing (10-30 seconds)
- Only pay if recovery succeeds
Cons:
- £4.99 to download repaired file
- Requires internet connection
4. Desktop Repair Software (£30-£80)
Professional tools like Stellar Repair or Kernel for Word
Pros:
- Works offline
- Batch processing
- Advanced features
Cons:
- Expensive upfront cost
- Windows-only typically
- Installation required
- Pay before seeing results
Our Recommendation
Try Word's built-in repair first (it's free). If that doesn't work, use FileRepairOnline's free preview to see if your content is recoverable. Only pay the £4.99 if you're satisfied with the recovery results.
Desktop software is only worth it if you need to repair many files regularly. For one-off repairs, the upfront cost isn't justified when FileRepairOnline offers comparable recovery for £4.99.
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