Python word to text

[Nitebirdz]

On Tue, Sep 01, 2009 at 11:38:30AM +0200, BJörn Lindqvist wrote:
> Hello everybody,
> 
> I'm looking for a pure Python solution for converting word documents
> to text. App Engine doesn't allow external programs, which means that
> external programs like catdoc and antiword can't be used. Anyone know
> of any?
> 

A quick search returned this:

http://code.activestate.com/recipes/279003/


Did you give it a try?