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Java REST API for HTML to Word document conversion.

Are you looking to convert HTML to Word documents in Java? Whether you’re developing document automation software or need to generate Word reports from HTML templates, this tutorial shows you how to do it efficiently using the GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK for Java. With just a few lines of code, you can transform HTML into DOC or DOCX format while preserving layout and styling.

Why Convert HTML to Word in Java?

Converting an HTML to Word document allows you to:

  • Create professional documents from web content.
  • Automate document generation workflows.
  • Retain formatting and CSS styles from HTML.
  • Export dynamic HTML templates into editable Word files.

Let’s explore the following topics in more details.

Java HTML to DOCX Conversion REST API

GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK for Java provides a powerful REST API that allows you to convert over 50 file formats, including HTML to DOC and DOCX. So, you can easily interact with the REST API without handling raw HTTP requests.

🛠️ Benefits of Using Java SDK

Here are some compelling reasons why Java developers love using this REST based SDK:

🔧 Easy Integration

Seamlessly integrates into Java apps with just a few lines of code.

📁 Supports 50+ File Formats

Convert between DOCX, PDF, HTML, XLSX, PPTX, JPG, and many more formats.

☁️ Cloud-Based & Platform-Independent

No need to install or manage any local libraries or dependencies.

🔒 Secure & Reliable

Your data is transferred securely over HTTPS using OAuth 2.0 authentication.

🚀 Automate Workflows

Automate document transformation tasks and reduce manual effort.

💡 Pro Tip: Combine the SDK with cron jobs or microservices to batch convert thousands of documents.

Now, in order to use the SDK, the first step is to install the reference of GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK for Java. Please add the following Maven dependency in pom.xml:

<repository>
    <id>repository.groupdocs.cloud</id>
    <name>repository.groupdocs.cloud</name>
    <url>https://releases.groupdocs.cloud/java/repo/</url>
</repository>
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.groupdocs</groupId>
    <artifactId>groupdocs-conversion-cloud</artifactId>
    <version>25.3</version>
</dependency>

Get API Credentials

Sign up on GroupDocs Cloud Dashboard and grab your Client ID and Client Secret (please follow the instructions specified in this tutorial).

How to Convert HTML to Word in Java

This section provides the details on how we can easily perform HTML to Word document conversion using Java code snippet.

  1. Authenticate API Credentials.
Configuration configuration = new Configuration("your-client-id", "your-client-secret");
ConvertApi apiInstance = new ConvertApi(configuration);
  1. Upload JSON File to Cloud Storage.
FileUploadApi fileUpload = new FileUploadApi(configuration);
File inputFile = new File("input.html");
fileUpload.uploadFile(new UploadFileRequest("input.html", inputFile));
  1. Set Conversion Parameters.
ConvertSettings settings = new ConvertSettings();
settings.setFilePath("input.html");
settings.setFormat("DOC");
settings.setOutputPath("converted.doc");
  1. Perform JSON to HTML conversion.
ConvertDocumentRequest request = new ConvertDocumentRequest(settings);
DocumentResult response = apiInstance.convertDocument(request);
System.out.println("Conversion successful! The resultant DOC file is saved at:" + response.getFilePath());
// More examples over https://github.com/groupdocs-conversion-cloud/groupdocs-conversion-cloud-dotnet
// Obtain your API credentials
string clientId = "XXXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-4088-9ca0-55c38f4b7f22";
string clientSecret1 = "XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX";
// Create an instance of the Configuration class and initialize it with the Client ID & Client Secret
Configuration configuration = new Configuration(clientId, clientSecret);
// Define the API base URL to perform HTML to Word Document conversion operation
configuration.setApiBaseUrl("https://api.groupdocs.cloud");
// Initialize an instance of ConvertApi with the Configuration object
ConvertApi convertApi = new ConvertApi(configuration);
ConvertSettings settings = new ConvertSettings();
settings.setStorageName("internal");
settings.setFilePath("input.html");
settings.setFormat("DOC");
settings.setOutputPath("myResultant.doc");
// Use ConvertDocument method to convert HTML to Word document
ConvertDocumentRequest request = new ConvertDocumentRequest(settings);
List<StoredConvertedResult> response = convertApi.convertDocument(request);
// Check the response and print success message
if (response != null && response.equals("OK")) {
System.out.println("Conversion successful! Resultant Word document is saved at: " + response.getFilePath());
}
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html to doc

Image:- HTML to Word Document conversion preview.

HTML to DOCX Conversion using cURL

If you prefer command-line tools, then you can easily perform HTML to DOCX conversion using cURL and GroupDocs.Conversion REST API.

Firstly, we need to generate a JWT access token and then, execute the following cURL command to transform a webpage to Word document and save the resultant DOCX in the cloud storage.

curl -v "https://api.groupdocs.cloud/v2.0/conversion" \
-X POST \
-H "accept: application/json" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {accessToken}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{  \"StorageName\": \"default\",  \"FilePath\": \"{sourceFile}\",  \"Format\": \"docx\",\"OutputPath\": \"{resultantFile}\"}"

Please replace sourceFile with the name of input HTML file, resultantFile with the name of resultant Word document and accessToken with personalized JWT access token.

  • In order to save the resultant Word document on local drive, please try using the following cURL command.
curl -v "https://api.groupdocs.cloud/v2.0/conversion" \
-X POST \
-H "accept: application/json" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {accessToken}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{  \"StorageName\": \"default\",  \"FilePath\": \"{sourceFile}\",  \"Format\": \"docx\"}" \
-o "{resultantFile}"

Try Free HTML to Word Converter Online

Use our free HTML to Word Converter App within a web browser and test the capabilities of GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API.

html to docx app

Final Thoughts

Using GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK for Java, you can easily integrate HTML to Word document conversion into your applications. It saves time, preserves formatting, and simplifies document automation workflows for developers.

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