Free online DOTX to TXT converter

A DOTX file is a Word template, so it may need conversion when a text-only system cannot open Office documents or when you need to extract its wording for editing or archiving. Saving it as TXT keeps readable characters but removes document formatting.

What the DOTX format is

DOTX is the Office Open XML template format used by Microsoft Word and other compatible word processors. It stores document content alongside reusable styles, page layout, and other template settings; unlike DOTM, it does not support embedded macros. You may receive one when someone shares a document template or find one in a company’s standard forms.

What the TXT format is

TXT stores characters as plain text without fonts, styles, page layout, or embedded images. It is suitable for text editors, command-line tools, search and indexing, and systems that accept only plain text. Its small, simple files are broadly readable, but they cannot preserve the visual structure of a Word template.

How to convert DOTX to TXT

Online on 101convert.com

1. Open the DOTX-to-TXT converter on 101convert.com and upload the file. You can add several files for batch conversion; the page shows the per-file size limit.
2. Run the conversion. The conversion uses LibreOffice on the site’s server.
3. Download the resulting TXT file or files.

Offline with desktop software

LibreOffice is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the DOTX file, choose File → Save As, select Text (.txt) as the file type, and save. If an export dialog appears, select the character encoding you need; UTF-8 is a suitable choice for most modern systems.

Microsoft Word can also save the file as plain text. Open the DOTX file, choose File → Save As, select Plain Text (*.txt), and save. In the encoding prompt, choose an encoding supported by the system that will use the file; UTF-8 is generally appropriate for current software.

What conversion preserves

TXT retains readable text, not template styles, page breaks, fonts, colors, images, or other embedded objects. Tables may become text without their original cell layout, and the reading order can differ from the visual page. Check the output if the document relies on tables, headers, footers, or special characters.