Where do I find the Office 2008 (Mac) File Format Converter for Office 2004?

Microsoft Office 2008 (Mac) - File Format Converter for Office 2004

Instructions for downloading the XML File Format Converter for Mac, which allows Office 2004 to view and edit documents created in Office 2008.

In response to complaints about backward compatibility, Microsoft has created an Open XML File Format Converter that allows Office 2004 programs to view and edit documents created in Office 2008. As more people upgrade to the newest versions, they may still want to share their work with individuals using older version of Office. The XML Converter allows for seamless sending and receiving of information.

Installation instructions can be found on Microsoft's Download Center, or at their Mactopia website.

Information about compatibility for Office on PCs can be found at Office 2007: The Compatibility Pack for Office 2003, and additional troubleshooting help can be found in Microsoft's How to use earlier versions of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to open and save files from 2007 Office programs.