DOCX to text

Extract the written content of a DOCX file as UTF-8 text.

Free · No sign-up · No file upload

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Supported files: DOCX · One file, up to 25 MB

→ TXT

Legacy, password-protected and macro-enabled documents are not supported.

How to use DOCX to text

  1. Choose one DOCX file. Encrypted, macro-enabled and legacy Office formats are excluded.

  2. Select your DOCX and run extraction. Review the text preview before downloading the TXT file.

  3. Check the result in the work panel. Download the output when a file is produced.

Working with DOCX to text

Text extraction reads the document’s written content and paragraph breaks. The TXT output is useful for searching, quoting or moving a draft into another editor.

The output contains text rather than styled pages. Pictures, colors and table layout are not reproduced, and this tool does not recognize text inside images.

Supported files

DOCX → TXT

  • One file, up to 25 MB
  • Total input: 300 MB
  • Total output: 150 MB
  • Pages: ≤ 50

Example result

Before

Example result: DOCX to text (Before)
field-notes.docx2.4 MB

After

An unhurried weekend

Two days by the coast



A quiet table, a notebook and time to look around.

The plan

Leave room between destinations. Begin with coffee, walk along the water and return before the afternoon light disappears.

Day

Morning

Afternoon

Friday

Arrive and settle in

Harbor walk

Saturday

Market and coffee

Coastal path

Sunday

Slow breakfast

Pack and return



Details worth keeping

The itinerary is a suggestion, not a timetable. Keep the afternoon free if the weather is good.

Packing list

Notebook and a pen

Water bottle and a light jacket

A camera, with room for more pictures

Shared notes

한국어 문서 · 日本語の文書 · العربية · Grüße aus Berlin

Reference: 001234567890123456789

Prepared as an original BlurMe example. All names and amounts are fictional.

More information: BlurMe
docx-to-txt-field-notes.txt0.8 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does DOCX to text preserve?
Text extraction reads the document’s written content and paragraph breaks. The TXT output is useful for searching, quoting or moving a draft into another editor.
What should I check when using DOCX to text?
The output contains text rather than styled pages. Pictures, colors and table layout are not reproduced, and this tool does not recognize text inside images.
How can I use the result from DOCX to text?
Keep the DOCX for its formatting. Use the extracted text for search or editing; convert the DOCX to PDF when you need the page layout.
How to use DOCX to text
Select your DOCX and run extraction. Review the text preview before downloading the TXT file.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Files are processed in your browser on this device and are not sent to BlurMe servers.

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