How to Convert DOCX to TXT
Learn the easiest ways to pull plain text out of Word documents.
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DOCX to TXT
Extract the plain text from Word documents. Paragraphs, line breaks, lists and tables are kept as readable text. Everything happens in your browser.
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Text, line breaks, tabs, bulleted and numbered items (shown as •) and table rows (cells separated by tabs) are kept. Formatting, images, headers, footers and old .doc files are not.
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How to convert DOCX to TXT
Three quick steps. Nothing to install and nothing leaves your device.
1
Add your DOCX files
Click the upload area or drag one or more .docx files onto it.
2
Choose settings
Pick how paragraphs are spaced and which text encoding to use.
3
Convert and download
Press Convert, then download each TXT file or all of them as a ZIP.
Learn about Documents
Helpful guides about DOCX and plain text files.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the ConvertKit Lite DOCX to TXT tool.
Are my documents uploaded to a server?
No. The text is extracted in your browser, so your files stay on your device.
What is kept and what is lost?
All text, paragraph and line breaks, tabs, list items and table rows are kept. Fonts, colors, bold and italic, images, headers and footers are not part of plain text.
How are tables handled?
Each table row becomes one line, with the cells separated by tabs. You can paste it into a spreadsheet to restore the columns.
Can I open old .doc files?
No. This tool reads the modern .docx format only. Open a .doc file in Word and save it as .docx first.
Which encoding should I choose?
UTF-8 works almost everywhere. Choose UTF-8 with BOM only if an older Windows program shows broken accented characters.
Can I convert many files at once?
Yes. Add several DOCX files, convert them together, and download each TXT file or one ZIP.