PDF to Text
Pulls the text out of a PDF with lines, paragraphs, and page marks rebuilt.
DOCX to Text Converter
Convert DOCX to text without opening Word: every paragraph of the document comes out as plain text you can copy, paste anywhere, or save as a .txt file. The document is read in your browser.
Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Your document
Choose a DOCX file or drop it here. Word documents (.docx), up to 20 MB.
Settings
Only the text is taken. Images, tables, and formatting are left out; table cells come out one per line.
Text
The text of your file will appear here
- Choose or drop a .docx file on the left
- The text is read right away
- Copy it or download a .txt file
Files
How to get the text out of a Word document
- Choose a .docx file, drop it on the box, or load it from a URL.
- The text appears at once, with an empty line between paragraphs.
- Turn off Keep empty lines between paragraphs if you want one paragraph per line.
- Press Copy, or Download .txt to save it.
How it works
A .docx file is a ZIP archive of XML files. The text lives in word/document.xml, split into paragraphs (w:p) and runs of text (w:t). The mammoth library reads that XML in your browser and writes out each paragraph's text in order, dropping fonts, colors, and images.
List items and table cells are paragraphs in Word too, so each comes out on its own line. Page breaks and section breaks leave no mark.
Examples
The sample document, a set of meeting notes, gives:
Project Kickoff Notes This sample Word document shows what the document tools can read. ... Decisions The team agreed to ship the first version in six weeks. ...
The headings become ordinary lines. A three-column table with two rows gives six lines, one per cell.
Limitations
- Only .docx. Old .doc files use a different format; open them in Word or LibreOffice and save as .docx first.
- Text in text boxes, shapes, footnotes, and comments may be left out.
- Password-protected documents can't be opened.
- Files up to 20 MB.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Microsoft Word to use this?
No. The document is read directly from the .docx file in your browser.
Can I convert a .doc file?
Not directly. The old .doc format is a different binary format. Save the file as .docx in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice, then open it here.
Is the formatting kept?
No, only the words. Bold, fonts, colors, and images are left out, which is what makes the text easy to paste anywhere.
Is my document uploaded?
No. It is opened and read in your browser, and nothing is sent to a server.
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