DOC to TXT converter
Convert legacy Word DOC files to plain text free online. Extract raw text from .doc files instantly. No signup, no software needed, 500 MB limit.
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About Plain Text File
Common Use Cases
- Extracting text from legacy Word documents
- Stripping formatting from old .doc files
- Creating plain-text copies of legacy documents
Legacy .doc files from older versions of Word are still common in archives, legal repositories, and government document stores. When you need the text content without the formatting baggage, converting to TXT gives you a clean, portable extract.
DOC is the legacy binary Word format with rich formatting, macros, and embedded objects. TXT is raw characters with no formatting, universally readable by any tool.
Why Convert DOC to TXT?
Rescue content from legacy files
Old .doc files can be difficult to open in modern software. Converting to TXT extracts the readable content regardless of Word version compatibility issues.
Strip macros and embedded objects
Legacy DOC files sometimes carry macros or embedded OLE objects that trigger security warnings. TXT contains nothing but text.
Universal text processing
Feed the extracted text into search engines, scripts, translation tools, or any pipeline that expects plain text input.
Open without Microsoft Word
Not everyone can open a .doc file, especially without legacy Office versions. A .txt file opens instantly in any text editor.
When to use each
Keep as DOC when...
- You need the original formatted layout
- The document will be edited in Word
- Images and tables carry meaning
- Archiving the original format matters
- Formatting fidelity is important
Convert to TXT when...
- You only need the raw text content
- Processing legacy content with scripts
- Creating a searchable text extract
- Stripping macros and formatting baggage
- Opening content without Word installed
Common use cases
- Extracting text from legacy Word documents
- Stripping formatting from old .doc files
- Creating plain-text copies of legacy documents
How to use
- Upload your DOC file. Drag and drop a .doc file, or click to browse. Files up to 500 MB are supported.
- Start the conversion. Click Convert File. LibreOffice reads the legacy binary format and extracts the text content, stripping all formatting and embedded objects.
- Download your TXT. Save the plain-text file and use it in any editor or tool. Files are deleted from our servers within 1 hour.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this work with old Word 97/2003 files?
- Yes. LibreOffice handles the legacy .doc binary format from Word 97, 2000, XP, and 2003.
- What about macros in the DOC file?
- Macros are stripped entirely. The output is pure text with no executable content.
- Will tables be preserved?
- Table text is extracted but the tabular structure is flattened into sequential lines.
- What about embedded images?
- Images are dropped. TXT files contain only text characters.
- What encoding is the output?
- The output is UTF-8 encoded plain text.
- Is there a file size limit?
- Yes. The maximum file size is 500 MB per file.
- Is this free?
- Yes. Free users get a daily conversion allowance. Registered accounts get higher limits, and Premium or Lifetime members get unlimited conversions.