Word to TXT

What is Word to TXT Converter?

The Word to TXT converter extracts all text content from Microsoft Word documents and saves it as a simple plain text file. This removes all formatting, images, and special elements, giving you just the words.

Why Would You Need to Extract Text from Word?

Plain text extraction is useful in many situations:

• Data processing: Prepare text for analysis, machine learning, or database import
• Universal compatibility: TXT files open on any device without special software
• Content migration: Move text to other systems that only accept plain text
• File size reduction: TXT files are much smaller than Word documents
• Text analysis: Count words, search for keywords, or process with scripts
• Email content: Create plain text versions of formatted documents

How to Extract Text from Word - Step by Step

1. Upload your document: Click the upload button or drag and drop your Word file (DOCX, DOC, ODT, or RTF)
2. Choose options: Decide whether to preserve line breaks and paragraph structure
3. Click Extract: Press the Extract Text button and wait for processing
4. Download: Save your plain text file to your computer

Key Features

• Multiple formats: Works with DOCX, DOC, ODT, and RTF files
• Table extraction: Text from tables is included in the output
• Paragraph structure: Option to preserve or flatten document structure
• Word count: See statistics about your extracted text
• UTF-8 encoding: Properly handles international characters
• Text preview: Preview extracted content before downloading

Tips for Best Results

• Use the "preserve line breaks" option to maintain paragraph structure
• Disable line breaks for a continuous text flow
• Complex layouts with text boxes may not extract in exact order
• Headers and footers are included in the extracted text

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to images and formatting?

All images, colors, fonts, and formatting are removed. Only the text content is extracted.

Are tables included?

Yes, text from tables is extracted and separated by tabs to maintain some structure.

Can I extract text from password-protected files?

No, you need to remove the password protection first before extracting text.

What encoding is used for the output file?

The output file uses UTF-8 encoding, which supports all international characters.