Free DOCX to TXT Online Converter
Effortlessly convert DOCX documents to plain TXT files with our free and fast converter. Upload your file and download the converted TXT in seconds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DOCX?
DOCX is the file extension for Microsoft Word documents. It is a widely used format for creating, editing, and sharing text-based documents. DOCX files can contain rich formatting, embedded media, and other advanced features that are supported by the Microsoft Word application.
What is TXT?
TXT is a common file extension for plain text documents. These files contain only basic text without any formatting, such as fonts, colors, or layout. TXT files are widely used for simple text-based data storage and exchange, as they are universally compatible and can be opened with a wide range of text editors and applications. The simplicity of the TXT format makes it ideal for sharing documents, configuration files, or other text-based content where formatting is not a primary concern.
What is the benefits of converting DOCX to TXT?
The main benefits of converting DOCX to TXT format include:
- Reduced file size: TXT files are generally much smaller in size compared to DOCX files, as they only contain plain text without any formatting or embedded elements. This can be advantageous for storage, sharing, or processing large volumes of textual data.
- Increased compatibility: TXT files can be opened and edited by a wide range of applications and devices, making them a more universal format for sharing documents across different platforms and software environments.
- Simplified processing: The simplicity of TXT format can make it easier to automate or programmatically process the text content, as it removes the complexity of dealing with DOCX-specific formatting and structure.
How can I programmatically convert DOCX to TXT using Filestack Processing API?
To programmatically convert DOCX to TXT using the Filestack Processing API, you can follow these general steps:
- Upload the DOCX File: Use Filestack’s file upload API to upload your DOCX file. This will generate a unique file handle for the uploaded file.
- Apply the Conversion Task: Use the Filestack Processing API to apply a conversion task. For converting DOCX to TXT, you would specify the desired output format as
txt. - Download the Converted File: Once the conversion is complete, you can download the TXT file using the provided URL or save it to your storage.
Here’s a basic example of how you might structure the API call:
https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/<API_KEY>/output=format:txt/<FILE_HANDLE>
Replace <API_KEY> with your Filestack API key and <FILE_HANDLE> with the handle of the uploaded DOCX file.
For more details, you can refer to the Filestack Processing API documentation .
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import * as filestack from 'filestack-js';
const client = filestack.init('YOUR API KEY');
client.upload(fileObject).then(data =>console.log(data.url));gem 'filestack'
client = FilestackClient.new('YOUR_API_KEY', security: security_object)
filelink = client.upload(filepath: '/path/to/file')$ composer require --prefer-dist filestack/filestack-php
use Filestack\\FilestackClient;
$client = new FilestackClient('YOUR_API_KEY');
$filelink = $client-upload('/path/to/file');$ pip install filestack-python
from filestack import Client client = Client("")
params = {'mimetype': 'image/png'}
new_filelink = client.upload(filepath="path/to/file", params=params)
print(new_filelink.url)