Word to TXT Converter
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Convert DOCX to TXT when you need the raw words from a Word document without any formatting — for pasting into code, scripts, plain-text editors, or systems that only accept plain text.
When should you convert Word to TXT?
- Extract clean text for scripts or text processing
- Strip formatting before pasting into another editor
- Create a lightweight, universally readable copy of a document
- Prepare document content for tools that reject rich formats
Before you convert
Formatting is not kept
Bold, italics, headings, images, and tables are dropped — only the plain words and line breaks remain.
Best for text extraction, not archiving
Keep the original DOCX if you need the formatted version later; TXT is a one-way simplification.
About Word and TXT files
Word document
Strengths
- fully editable
- rich formatting
- standard for office work
Limitations
- layout can shift between apps
- needs Word-compatible software
plain text file
Strengths
- opens anywhere
- tiny files
- no compatibility issues
Limitations
- no formatting
- no images
DOCX vs TXT
| Format | DOCX | TXT |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | — | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | editable documents and reports and letters | notes and logs and simple readable text |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this DOCX to TXT converter free?
- Yes. You can convert DOCX to TXT online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to TXT instead of staying with DOCX?
- TXT is known for being opens anywhere — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the DOCX file.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple DOCX files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.