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Extract text from DOCX

Read the document XML inside a DOCX file and export its text as TXT.

  1. 1Add files
  2. 2Options
  3. 3Convert
  4. 4Save
No installation · Processed in your browser

Preparing the converter…

Add your DOCX filesDrop files here or choose them from your device.Drop here to add your files. Choose DOCX files DOCXTXTNo fixed byte cap · browser memory and format limits apply
Choose a file to check its format and size.

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Supported formats and settings

Input formats
DOCX
Output formats
TXT
Per-file limit
Current device memory
Total selected-file limit
Estimated by file count and format
Number of selectable files
1–1

Recommended input total: 8 MiB on mobile / 32 MiB on desktop. Low memory can reduce the effective limit.

Your files are not uploaded to a conversion server. A new result is created in your browser.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose files in DOCX format. Maximum files per batch: 1.
  2. Review Document separator, then start processing.
  3. Download the TXT result and check its content and quality.

What this tool does

  • Read the document XML inside a DOCX file and export its text as TXT.
  • Read DOCX input and save the TXT result as a new file.
  • Available settings: Document separator.

Limitations

  • Layout, pictures and tracked editing structure are not reproduced; scanned images are not OCR-processed.

Frequently asked questions

Extract text from DOCX — What should I check before using this tool?

Layout, pictures and tracked editing structure are not reproduced; scanned images are not OCR-processed.

Which files can I choose?

Choose files in DOCX format. Maximum files per batch: 1.

How can I adjust the result?

Document separator.

When is this useful?

Extract text for searching or organizing. The TXT copy does not reproduce document layout or pictures.

Input and result example

document.docx → extracted text.txt

Examples illustrate the workflow; actual size, support and recognition depend on the source and settings.

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