Word to TXT Converter
Convert Word files to TXT.
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When plain text is the right output
Plain text strips formatting entirely: no fonts, no layout, no images. Convert to TXT when you need to pipe content into a script or CSV import, or when a legal / archival requirement specifies "no formatting". Also the right choice for extracting the substantive content from a PDF for OCR post-processing or text-analysis workflows.
DOCX vs TXT: Side-by-side
Technical comparison of the two formats, useful for deciding which to use, or for confirming what changes during conversion.
| Property | DOCX | TXT |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Microsoft Word (Open XML) | Plain Text |
| Year introduced | 2007 | 1963 |
| Developer / standard body | Microsoft | ANSI / IBM |
| MIME type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document | text/plain |
| File extension | .docx | .txt |
| Compression | ZIP-compressed XML | None |
| Color / data depth | N/A (text) | N/A |
| Max dimensions / size | 32 MB recommended | Unlimited |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Standard / specification | ECMA-376 / ISO/IEC 29500 | ASCII / Unicode |
| Best for | Modern Word documents, collaborative editing | Code, raw data, universal compatibility |
Frequently asked questions
How to convert DOCX to TXT without losing formatting
Upload the DOCX file and choose an output format. Where TXT supports rich styling, fonts, bold, tables, and spacing carry over. Converting to a plain format like TXT keeps the text and drops layout by design, giving you clean, portable content.
Can I convert DOCX to TXT without Word or Google Docs?
Yes. iFormat runs online, no Microsoft Office, Google Docs, or desktop software needed. Upload the DOCX, click Convert, and download the TXT ready to open in any compatible editor.
Can I edit the TXT after converting from DOCX?
Yes. The TXT opens in the usual editors (Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice) so you can keep working on it. Keep the original DOCX as a backup if it holds revision marks or comments.
What is DOCX?
DOCX is the Microsoft Word format, typically used for editable text documents. Converting it to TXT produces a file that opens on systems without DOCX support.
How do I open DOCX files?
On Windows: Word; free alternatives are LibreOffice, Word Online, or Google Docs. On a Mac: Pages opens DOCX, as do Word and LibreOffice. Complex layouts, tracked changes, and custom fonts shift between apps. Pages and Google Docs approximate rather than reproduce Word's formatting.