DOCX to text extractor

Convert DOCX to plain text — free

Need the words from a Word doc without the formatting? Extract clean plain text in seconds.

Extract text from DOCX free
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How to extract text from DOCX

1

Upload your .docx

Any Word document up to 500MB.

2

Select "Extract text"

FixTheFile pulls all readable text from the document.

3

Copy or download .txt

Plain text ready for editing, AI tools, or publishing.

Why FixTheFile

Extract text from Word documents

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No Microsoft Word — Works entirely in your browser.
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Clean plain text — Strips formatting — just the words.
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Fast python-docx extraction — Most docs complete in seconds.
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Free to try — No signup for your first extraction.
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Also export PDF or JPG — Need a visual format instead? Switch output.
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Private — Document content is never shared.
FAQ

DOCX to text — common questions

How do I get plain text from a Word doc?

Upload .docx to FixTheFile and select Extract text.

Will tables and lists be included?

Yes — text from tables and lists is extracted in reading order.

Are images included?

Text only — images are skipped in text extraction.

Can I convert to PDF instead?

Yes — select Convert to PDF for a formatted PDF output.

Does it work on Mac and Windows?

Yes — any modern browser.

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