Word to Text Converter

The fastest online Word to Text converter to extract plain text from .doc and .docx files.

Drag & drop your Word file here

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Supports .doc, .docx (Max 100MB)

How to Convert Word to Text Online?

Follow these simple steps to extract plain text from your Word document using our free converter:

  1. Upload your file: Click "Select Word Doc" or drag and drop your .doc or .docx file into the box above.
  2. Start Conversion: Click the "Convert to Text" button. Our tool will instantly strip formatting and extract the text.
  3. Download Text: Once processed, your plain text file (.txt) will be ready for download immediately.

Why use our Word to Text Converter?

Our tool is the best solution for extracting clean text from documents. Here is why users choose us:

  • Remove Formatting: Quickly strip unwanted fonts, colors, images, and tables to get raw data for analysis or coding.
  • 100% Free & Online: Convert Word to Text without installing any software or paying fees.
  • Universal Compatibility: The output .txt file works on every device, from Windows and Mac to Linux and mobile phones.
  • Secure Extraction: We value privacy. Your uploaded files are encrypted and automatically deleted from our servers after one hour.

Frequently Asked Questions (Word to Text)

How do I use the Word to Text converter?

Simply upload your Word document (.doc or .docx) to the tool above and click "Convert to Text". The tool will automatically extract the content and provide a downloadable text file.

Does this tool convert Word to Text with formatting?

No. The purpose of this tool is to strip *all* formatting. It removes images, tables, bold text, and styles, leaving you with clean, plain text perfect for copying into other applications.

Can I convert scanned Word docs to text?

This tool extracts editable text from standard Word documents. If your Word file contains scanned images of text, you will need our OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool instead.

Is it safe to convert Word to Text online?

Yes, absolutely. We use secure encryption for file transfers, and all user files are permanently deleted from our servers one hour after the conversion is complete.