dotx (Word Template) file manipulation using ASP.Net

I have a开发者_开发百科 dotx file which contains placeholders to be replaced with DB values including Image place-holders.

Should I convert dotx file to docx first and then replace the placeholders in my .net application?

Or there is some other way to do same.

Please guide.

Thank you!

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