DOCX to Text — Extract Text from a Word Document

Extract text from a Word .docx file in seconds with this free DOCX to text converter. Drop in a .docx document and instantly pull out the plain text to copy or save as a .txt file, or switch to an HTML view that keeps headings, lists and tables intact. Extraction runs entirely in your browser using mammoth, so your Word document is never uploaded to any server. It is a fast, private way to convert DOCX to text, turn a Word document to text, or export a .docx to .txt without installing Microsoft Word.

🔒 100% private — files never leave your device

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How to use

  1. Select or drop a Word .docx file into the dropzone.
  2. View the extracted plain text, or switch to the HTML view to keep structure like headings, lists and tables.
  3. Copy the text to your clipboard, or download it as a .txt file.
  4. Repeat with another .docx document — everything stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work on the older .doc format?

No. This DOCX to text tool reads the modern Word .docx format only, not the older binary .doc files. Open a .doc in Word and save it as .docx first, then extract the text here.

Is my Word document uploaded anywhere?

No. The .docx file is read and the text extracted entirely in your browser on your own device. Nothing is ever uploaded to a server, so your document stays completely private.

What is the difference between the text and HTML views?

The text view returns plain text only, so fonts, colours and spacing are dropped. The HTML view preserves structure such as headings, lists, tables and paragraphs while still letting you copy or download plain text.

Can I download the extracted text as a file?

Yes. Click Download to save the extracted content as a .txt file, or use Copy to send the plain text straight to your clipboard. Copy and Download always give you the plain text from either view.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed size limit. Because the .docx is processed locally in your browser, very large documents depend on your device's memory and speed rather than any server cap.

Do images and embedded objects come through?

No. This tool extracts the text of your document. Images, charts and embedded objects are not exported — you get the readable text, and the HTML view keeps the document's headings, lists and tables.

About this tool

Free DOCX to text converter: extract text from a Word .docx file, copy it or save a .txt, or view structural HTML. Runs 100% in your browser, no uploads.

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