Word files carry a lot of hidden formatting that gets in the way when you only need the words. This free docx to txt converter extracts your document’s text into a plain TXT file, leaving fonts, layouts, and images behind. The result opens anywhere plain text does. Your file never leaves your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored anywhere.

How to Use the DOCX to TXT Converter

Pull just the words out of a Word file in three quick steps.

1Drop your DOCX file

Drag your Word document into the box above, or click it to pick one file from your device.

2Convert it to TXT

Click the Convert button and your document’s text is extracted in your browser.

3Download the TXT file

Download the finished plain text file and read it anywhere.

Why Choose Our DOCX to TXT Converter

Built to recover clean text from Word documents.

Just the words

Formatting, layouts, and images are left behind.

Private by design

Your Word file never leaves your device.

Free, no signup

Convert DOCX to TXT without an account or payment.

Works everywhere

Any modern browser, on phone or computer.

DOCX to TXT Converter FAQs

Short, direct answers to the questions readers ask most.

Yes, completely free, with no account and no hidden limits.

No. Only the text is extracted, so fonts, layouts, and styling are not preserved.

No. The output holds plain text only, so images and table layouts are not carried over.

Yes. Open this page on your phone’s browser, pick a DOCX file, and download the TXT.