This free online Word to TXT converter lets you change word document (docx) files into plain text file format right inside your web browser. There is nothing to install, no account to create and no watermark added to your result.
Unlike most converters, EverythingConverter never uploads your files to a server. The entire Word to TXT conversion happens locally on your own device, which means your documents and media stay completely private and the process works even on slow connections.
How to convert Word to TXT
- Click the upload area above or drag and drop your Word file into it. You can also browse and pick a file from your device.
- EverythingConverter reads the file directly in your browser and starts to convert it to TXT automatically. Nothing is sent to any server.
- When the conversion finishes, your new TXT file downloads right away. You can convert another file at any time, completely free.
Word and TXT explained
What is a Word file?
DOCX is the modern Microsoft Word document format. It stores editable text, formatting and images, which makes it the default choice for writing and editing documents.
What is a TXT file?
TXT is a plain text file with no formatting. It is universally readable and ideal for notes, logs and raw content that needs to work everywhere.
Convert Word to TXT on any device
You can convert Word to TXT on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android and iPhone, straight from Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox. There is no app to install and no account to create. Because the conversion runs on your own device, it also works offline once the page has loaded, and you can convert as many files as you want.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Word to TXT for free?
Upload your Word file to the converter above and it will be turned into a TXT file automatically. The tool is completely free, with no limits on how many files you can convert and no watermark on the result.
Is it safe to convert Word to TXT here?
Yes. EverythingConverter converts your Word file entirely inside your browser. Your file is never uploaded to a server, so no one but you ever has access to it. This makes it one of the most private ways to convert Word to TXT online.
Can I convert multiple Word files at once?
Yes. You can drop or select as many Word files as you like and they are all converted to TXT in one batch, then bundled into a single ZIP download. It is the fastest way to bulk convert Word to TXT.
Do I need to install any software?
No. The Word to TXT converter runs in any modern web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is nothing to download or install.
Is there a file size limit?
Because the conversion runs on your own device, the practical limit depends on your computer's memory rather than a server quota. Most everyday Word files convert instantly, and there is no artificial cap.
How long does it take to convert Word to TXT?
For typical files it is almost instant, since the conversion happens locally with no upload or download wait. Large media files take a little longer because your device does the encoding, but there is never a queue.
What is the difference between Word and TXT?
DOCX is the modern Microsoft Word document format. It stores editable text, formatting and images, which makes it the default choice for writing and editing documents. TXT is a plain text file with no formatting. It is universally readable and ideal for notes, logs and raw content that needs to work everywhere. Converting Word to TXT gives you the strengths of the TXT format for your specific use case.