DOCX to TXT Converter
Instantly extract plain text from a DOCX file directly in your browser. A fast and private way to get the text from your Word documents without any formatting.
Why Convert a DOCX to TXT?
From Formatted Documents to Raw, Usable Text
While Microsoft Word's DOCX format is perfect for creating richly formatted documents, there are many scenarios where you need to get back to basics. The DOCX to TXT converter is an essential utility for developers, data analysts, writers, and students who need to strip away all formatting—including fonts, colors, images, and tables—to get to the pure, unadulterated text content of a document.
This free, secure tool allows you to perform this extraction instantly, without ever uploading your file to a server. All processing happens locally in your browser, guaranteeing the privacy of your documents.
Key Use Cases for Extracting Plain Text:
- Content Migration: Easily copy text from a Word document to paste into a web form, content management system (CMS), or application that doesn't support rich text.
- Data Analysis & Processing: Prepare the textual content of documents for analysis in scripts (like Python or R) or for input into large language models without the noise of formatting data.
- Cleaning Up Text: Quickly remove all complex formatting that can cause issues when pasting content between different applications.
- Accessibility: Plain text is the most accessible and universally readable digital format, ensuring content can be consumed by any device or screen reader.
How Our DOCX to TXT Converter Works
A step-by-step guide to securely extracting text from a Word document.
- Select Your DOCX File: Click the upload area and choose a
.docxfile from your computer. Our tool accesses the file directly in your browser without uploading it. - Click "Convert to TXT": Our tool uses the powerful open-source
mammoth.jslibrary to read the raw text content from your document in a matter of seconds. - Copy or Download Your Text: The extracted plain text appears instantly in the output box. You can copy it directly or download it as a
.txtfile. The entire process is private and secure.
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