# Convert a Document

To convert a document to text, RTF, or HTML

1. Open the document. See Open for more information.

   Set the OPENWaitOnOpenproperty to `TRUE` to prevent the `Open` method from returning before the document is completely processed.

   To convert a document without viewing it, set the OPENModeproperty to `2` (open without generating a view).

2. Use the CanSaveAs property to determine whether the document is completely processed and can be saved.

3. Call the Convert method.

   NOTE: Viewing SDK does not convert PDF, presentations, container files, or graphics files to text, RTF, or HTML.

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