How to use the Word (DOCX) to Text Converter
- Choose or drop your Word file.
- Select Convert. Conversion happens instantly in your browser.
- Preview the result and download your TXT file.
About this Word to TXT converter
Get the raw text of a Word document for word counts, translation, plain-text email or pasting into systems that strip formatting.
How Word to TXT conversion works
- Mammoth reads the document body locally.
- Paragraphs are separated by blank lines and saved as UTF-8 text.
Conversion quality: High fidelity. All body text is extracted with paragraph breaks.
When to convert Word to TXT
- Counting words or characters in a document
- Pasting content into forms that reject rich text
Limitations to be aware of
- Text inside headers, footers, footnotes and text boxes may not be included.
Word vs TXT
Word (DOCX). DOCX is the default Microsoft Word document format. It stores text, styles, tables and images as XML files inside a ZIP archive.
TXT. A plain text file contains only characters and line breaks, with no formatting. It opens in any editor on any device.
Frequently asked questions
Does it support .doc files?
No. Legacy .doc files use a different binary format. Open and re-save them as .docx first.
Are my files uploaded?
No. This tool reads and processes files directly in your web browser. Nothing is sent to Expensico's servers, and the data is discarded when you close or reload the page.