Word to TXT Converter

Converting Word to plain text strips away all formatting — fonts, images, tables, headers — leaving only the raw text content. This is invaluable when you need to extract text for data processing, import content into systems that only accept plain text, reduce file size to the absolute minimum, or ensure the content is readable on any device without special software. SublimePDF intelligently converts tables to aligned plain text, preserves paragraph structure, and handles list numbering so the output remains readable despite the absence of formatting.

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How to Convert Word to TXT Online

Upload your Word document

Drag and drop your .doc or .docx file. Documents of any length with text, tables, headers, footers, and embedded content are all accepted.

Configure text extraction options

Choose the text encoding (UTF-8 recommended for universal compatibility, or ASCII for legacy systems). Select whether to preserve paragraph breaks, convert tables to tab-separated columns, and include or exclude headers/footers.

Review extracted text

Preview the plain text output to ensure it reads correctly. Tables are converted to tab-aligned columns, lists retain their numbering, and paragraphs are cleanly separated.

Download your TXT file

The .txt file is ready for use in any text editor, code editor, or data processing pipeline. File sizes are typically 90–99% smaller than the original Word document.

Word to TXT Converter Features

Extracts all text content including headers, footers, and text boxes

Converts tables to readable tab-separated or space-aligned plain text

Preserves paragraph breaks and list numbering in plain text form

Configurable encoding: UTF-8, UTF-16, ASCII, or Latin-1

Strips all formatting while maintaining logical document structure

Handles both .doc and .docx Word format variants

100% free — no registration required

Files processed in your browser (never uploaded)

When to Convert Word to TXT

Extract text from Word documents for input into natural language processing and machine learning pipelines
Convert Word manuscripts to plain text for submission to platforms that require .txt format
Strip formatting from Word documents before importing content into a CMS or email system
Create plain text backups of Word documents that are readable without any special software
Extract text content for search indexing, plagiarism checking, or word count analysis

About Word and TXT

What is Word?

Microsoft Word Document (.doc, .docx) — The most widely used word processing format, ideal for creating and editing text-based documents. Learn more about Word →

What is TXT?

Plain Text File (.txt) — A simple, unformatted text file compatible with virtually every device and application. Learn more about TXT →

Privacy & Security

Your files never leave your device. All conversion happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology.

Word to TXT Conversion FAQ

Are images and charts included in the text output?

No. Plain text cannot represent images. Alt text for images (if present in the Word document) can optionally be included as placeholder text.

How are tables converted to plain text?

Tables are converted to tab-separated columns that maintain alignment in monospaced fonts. Each row becomes a line, with cell contents separated by tab characters.

Which text encoding should I choose?

UTF-8 is recommended for nearly all use cases — it supports every language and special character. Use ASCII only if the target system cannot handle multi-byte encoding.

Will footnotes and endnotes be included?

Yes. Footnotes and endnotes are appended at the end of the document with reference numbers matching the in-text markers.

Is the paragraph structure preserved?

Yes. Paragraph breaks are maintained as blank lines. Heading hierarchy is lost (since plain text has no formatting), but headings are preserved as text with their content intact.

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