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How to Resolve InvalidDataException Central directory header is broken
Updated on Jun 5, 2026
Environment
| Version | Product | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2024.1.124 | RadWordsProcessing | Desislava Yordanova |
Description
The following exception may occur when trying to import a DOC file using RadWordsProcessing:
Solution
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
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Verify that you are using the correct format provider for importing the DOC file. Use the DocFormatProvider instead of the DocxFormatProvider for importing the DOC file.
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After importing the document, if you need to export it as a DOCX file, use the
DocxFormatProvider.
By following these steps, you can import the DOC file without encountering the InvalidDataException.