Convert Word to Text
Turn your Microsoft Word document into a plain text file — free, fast and without installing any software. Your file is transferred over an encrypted connection, converted on our servers and deleted automatically right after processing. You can convert multiple files at once and download everything as a ZIP.
Files are transferred over an encrypted connection, converted and automatically deleted right after processing.
How to convert
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Upload your Word file — drag & drop it into the box or click “Choose files”. You can convert several files at once.
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Click “Convert now”. The conversion starts immediately and usually takes just a few seconds.
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Download your finished Text file — individually or all files together as a ZIP archive.
About the Word format
DOCX is the native format of Microsoft Word and the de-facto standard for editable text documents. It is also opened by Google Docs, LibreOffice and Pages.
Why convert to Text?
TXT is plain text without any formatting. It opens in every editor on every system and is perfect for copying content into other tools. Extracting plain text lets you search, quote and process document content anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Word to Text converter really free?
Yes. Converting Word to Text on ConvertInSeconds is completely free — no sign-up, no watermarks and no hidden costs. The service is financed through advertising.
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Files are transferred over an encrypted HTTPS connection, converted and then automatically deleted. We do not keep copies of your documents and we never look at their content.
Can I convert several files at once?
Yes. Simply drop multiple Word files into the upload box — they are converted in one go, and you can download the results individually or bundled as a ZIP archive.
Will the quality suffer when converting Word to Text?
No. The conversion preserves your content as faithfully as possible.
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