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Word (DOCX) to text

Get the plain text out of a Word document in a couple of clicks.

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Files stay on your device. How this works

How to get the text out of a Word document

  1. Choose a .docx file.
  2. Select Extract text.
  3. Copy the text, or download it as a .txt file.

Good to know

  • Paragraphs, list items and table cells come out in document order.
  • Images, layout and formatting aren't kept. This is plain text only.
  • Password-protected documents can't be opened.

Frequently asked questions

Is my document uploaded?
No. Your browser reads the document on your device. It is not sent to Filecon's servers.
Can I use an old .doc file?
No, only .docx. Open the file in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice, save it as .docx, and try again.