What Is This Tool?
TXT File Converter (OnlinePrimeTools) is an online utility that converts various formatted documents such as DOC, PDF, PPTX, and more into plain text files (.txt). It extracts raw unformatted text and line breaks, providing a universally compatible plain-text output without any styling, images, or metadata.
How to Use This Tool?
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Upload your formatted document using drag-and-drop or a file selection dialog
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Wait while the tool processes the file and extracts the text content
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Download the resulting plain text (.txt) file from the provided link
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Use the converted TXT file for archiving, editing, or importing into plain-text-based systems
Key Features
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Supports input formats including DOC, DOCX, HTML, ODT, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, and XLSX
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Converts documents to plain TXT format containing only raw text and line breaks
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Easy file upload with drag-and-drop or file chooser
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Maximum upload file size of 25 MB
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Provides a downloadable TXT file after conversion
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Offers quick access to 11 bidirectional conversion pairs involving TXT
Examples
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Convert a DOCX report to a TXT file for easy note-taking
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Extract text from a PDF research paper to plain text for further processing
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Turn PPTX slides into a text-only version for simplicity and fast sharing
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Convert DOC documents into TXT to remove formatting before sharing
Common Use Cases
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Archiving document text without formatting or images
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Preparing plain text files for scripts, automation, or data pipelines
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Creating text-only versions of documents for readability or version control
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Removing heavy metadata and formatting before sharing or storage
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool when formatting and layout are not required as TXT strips away all styling
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Keep file size under 25 MB to ensure successful uploads
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Avoid uploading sensitive documents unless you are comfortable with temporary file storage
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Use converted TXT files for maximum compatibility across platforms and editors
Limitations
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All formatting, images, tables, and layout are lost in conversion
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Complex documents may lose structure or readability when converted to TXT
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Upload size limited to 25 MB per file
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No options to select encoding, preserve metadata, or control layout in output
Frequently Asked Questions
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What types of files can I convert to TXT?
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You can convert DOC, DOCX, HTML, ODT, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, and XLSX files to plain text using this tool.
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Will the converted TXT file keep my document’s formatting?
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No, all formatting including styles, images, and tables are removed. The output contains only plain text and line breaks.
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Is there a file size limit when uploading documents?
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Yes, each uploaded file must be no larger than 25 MB.
Key Terminology
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TXT (Plain Text)
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A file format that contains only unformatted text and line breaks, compatible with almost all text editors and systems.
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Conversion
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The process of changing a file from one format to another, in this case from a formatted document to plain TXT.
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Upload File Size Limit
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The maximum file size allowed for uploading, which is 25 MB for this tool.