DOC to TXT converter
Convert DOC files to TXT with TLS uploads and automatic deletion. Plain, unformatted text.
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How it works
Drop your file
Drag a DOC file in, or click to browse. No account needed to try it.
We convert it
Secure upload, converted to TXT in our office pipeline.
Download the result
Grab your TXT file immediately, or find it later in your dashboard.
Why convert DOC to TXT?
Both DOC and TXT use no compression scheme of its own, so the conversion mainly changes compatibility, not quality. The main reason to convert DOC to TXT is compatibility: TXT readable on virtually any device, with or without the original app installed, while DOC doesn't always. If you're sharing a file with someone else, sending it to a tool that expects a specific format, or archiving it for the long term, TXT is usually the safer target.
Format comparison
| DOC | TXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .doc | .txt |
| MIME type | application/msword | text/plain |
| Compression | no compression scheme of its own | no compression scheme of its own |
| Category | document | document |
Common reasons to convert DOC to TXT
- Sending a file to someone who doesn't have DOC's original app installed
- Submitting to a system — a job application, a government form, a print shop — that requires TXT specifically
- Maximizing compatibility with older or stricter tools that expect an uncompressed TXT file
What actually happens to your file
This conversion runs through our Pandoc pipeline, not LibreOffice, and strips everything but the raw text — fonts, images, tables, headers and footers are all discarded. Only convert to TXT if you specifically need plain, unformatted text; if you want to keep formatting, target ODT, PDF, or DOCX instead.
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads use TLS in transit and AES-256 SSE-S3 at rest in production (when the production S3 credential gate is enabled), are processed in an isolated job, and deleted on the schedule you choose — as fast as immediately. We don't index, search, or share files between accounts. Read the full security model →
Frequently asked questions
Is converting DOC to TXT free?
Yes — the Free plan includes 50 conversions every month, including DOC to TXT. Paid plans raise that limit.
Will I lose quality converting DOC to TXT?
TXT is plain, unformatted text. We use the highest-quality encoder settings by default so visual or data loss is minimized.
Do you keep a copy of my file?
Files are deleted automatically based on your plan's retention options. Free accounts can keep results for 1h or 24h; Pro and above add options such as delete-immediately and 7 days.
What is DOC?
Legacy binary Word document format.
Will my converted file have a watermark?
On the Free plan, TXT output includes a small "Converted with Convyx" mark. Pro ($9/mo) removes it, along with the 25 MB file size cap.
What happens if a conversion fails?
You get a clear error message and the job is marked failed in your history — we never silently drop a file. Retry is one click. Monthly quotas count attempts (including failures) because processing starts as soon as the job is created.