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

DOCX to TXT FAQ

Quick answers about compatibility, quality, metadata handling, and the most common reasons to convert DOCX files to TXT.

How to convert DOCX to TXT without losing formatting

Upload your DOCX document to iFormat and click Convert. 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 makes the file easier to open, share, or upload where DOCX is not supported.

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.

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