Convert DOX to TXT

Understanding DOX and TXT file formats

DOX files are typically associated with older or less common word processing applications, and may sometimes be confused with the more widely used DOC format from Microsoft Word. DOX files can contain formatted text, images, and other document elements. In contrast, TXT files are plain text files that contain unformatted text, making them universally compatible and easy to open with any text editor.

Why convert DOX to TXT?

Converting a DOX file to TXT is useful when you need a simple, unformatted version of your document for compatibility, editing, or data extraction purposes. TXT files are lightweight and can be opened on virtually any device or operating system.

How to convert DOX to TXT

Since DOX is not a widely supported format, you may need to first open it in the original application or a compatible word processor. If you have access to the software that created the DOX file, follow these steps:

• Open the DOX file in the original application.
• Go to File → Save As or File → Export.
• Select Plain Text (*.txt) as the output format.
• Click Save to create your TXT file.

Best software or converter for DOX to TXT

If you do not have the original software, try using LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice, which support a wide range of document formats. To convert with LibreOffice:

• Open the DOX file in LibreOffice Writer.
• Go to File → Save As.
• Choose Text (.txt) as the file type.
• Click Save.

Alternatively, you can use online converters such as Zamzar or Convertio by uploading your DOX file and selecting TXT as the output format.

Important considerations

• Formatting, images, and non-text elements will be lost during conversion to TXT.
• Always check the output file to ensure all required text has been preserved.