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Convert your document to the TXT format
Easily convert DOC files to plain TXT format to extract readable text for universal editing, scripting, and secure document handling.
Quick Access To 10 DOC File Conversion Pairs
What Is This Tool?
This online tool converts legacy Microsoft Word DOC files into plain text TXT format. It extracts the textual content while removing formatting, embedded objects, and macros to provide a universally editable and smaller plain text file.
How to Use This Tool?
- Upload your DOC file containing formatted Word content or legacy document data
- Select TXT as the desired output format for plain text conversion
- Click the convert button to extract textual content from the DOC file
- Download the resulting TXT file for viewing or editing in any text editor
Key Features
- Converts DOC files containing rich text, styles, images, and VBA macros into unformatted TXT files
- Produces universally supported plain text files editable with any text editor or programming language
- Strips out binary containers and embedded objects for easy scripting and safe document processing
- Generates smaller, simpler TXT files that improve interoperability across platforms and tools
Examples
- Convert a resume.doc to resume.txt for use in an applicant tracking system or full-text search
- Export a formatted report.doc body text to report.txt for batch text analysis or script-based processing
Common Use Cases
- Extract readable text from legacy Word documents for automated text processing or indexing
- Create simple readme or log files from complex formatted reports when styling is unnecessary
- Remove potentially unsafe VBA macros by converting DOC files to plain text only
Tips & Best Practices
- Verify character encoding and newline style after conversion to ensure text displays correctly
- Keep in mind all formatting, images, and embedded objects will be lost in the TXT output
- Use TXT output for scenarios requiring simple text without layout, styles, or macros
- Scan original DOC files for macros prior to conversion to manage security risks
Limitations
- All document formatting, fonts, images, embedded OLE objects, and macros are removed in TXT format
- Plain text cannot preserve document layout, tables, footnotes, or structured metadata
- Character encoding and newline differences may cause display or interoperability issues requiring handling
- TXT is unsuitable for content needing rich formatting or complex data structures
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will the converted TXT file keep the original document's formatting and images?
- No, converting DOC to TXT removes all formatting, fonts, images, and embedded objects because plain text does not support these features.
- Is it safe to convert DOC files with macros to TXT format?
- Yes, converting to TXT removes VBA macros from the output file, reducing security risks, but always scan the original DOC before conversion.
- Why might some characters or line breaks appear incorrectly in the TXT file?
- This can happen due to differences in character encoding (ASCII vs UTF-8/UTF-16) or newline conventions (LF vs CRLF), which must be managed to avoid corrupted text.
Key Terminology
- DOC
- A legacy Microsoft Word file format storing formatted text, styles, images, embedded objects, and macros in a proprietary binary container.
- TXT
- A plain text format containing only readable characters and line breaks without any formatting or embedded objects.
- VBA Macros
- Scripts embedded in DOC files used to automate tasks, which can pose security risks if unchecked.