How to convert TXT to DOCX
To convert TXT to DOCX, upload your TXT file, choose DOCX as the output format and press Convert. The finished DOCX file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns TXT document files into DOCX in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your TXT file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from TXT to DOCX
- Fully editable with rich formatting
- Supported by Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice
- Compact compared with DOC
- Opens in: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps
What to expect from this conversion
- TXT is plain text, so the result gets standard styling. Headings, lists, tables and links written in Markdown become real formatting.
TXT vs DOCX
| Property | TXT | DOCX |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Plain Text | Office Open XML Document |
| Released | 1970, Universal | 2007, Microsoft (ECMA-376) |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | every device, editor and operating system | Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps |
| Best for | notes and logs; code and configuration | editing and collaborating on documents; reports, essays and resumes |
Steps to convert TXT to DOCX
- Drop your TXT file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that DOCX is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new DOCX file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
- Use DOCX instead of DOC for new files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert TXT to DOCX?
Drop your TXT file on the converter, confirm that DOCX is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the DOCX file. No account or software is needed.
Is the TXT to DOCX converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting TXT to DOCX?
TXT is plain text, so the result gets standard styling. Headings, lists, tables and links written in Markdown become real formatting.
Will formatting be kept when converting TXT to DOCX?
TXT is plain text, so the result gets standard styling. Headings, lists, tables and links written in Markdown become real formatting.
Which programs open DOCX files?
DOCX files open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.