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Convert text to Word
Wrap a plain .txt file in a proper Word document so you can format it, add comments or share it with people who expect DOCX.
How it works
The text file is read as UTF-8 and its paragraphs and line breaks are written into a new DOCX. Any language or script in the file is kept. Add several .txt files to convert them in one go.
What to expect
Plain text has no formatting to carry over, so the Word document starts out plain too: one font, no headings. That's usually the point, because you get an editable document to style however you like.
If your text already uses Markdown syntax, such as # for headings or - for list items, use Markdown to Word instead, and it will turn those into real Word headings and lists.
Common uses
Exports from note apps and chat logs, transcripts, text copied from the web, and output from scripts or older systems that only write .txt. Once it's in Word, comments, track changes and spell check all work as normal.
Your files stay on your device
Transcripts and notes are converted on your device and never uploaded. The work happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and nothing is stored on a server. Once the page has loaded it keeps working offline, and it's free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Questions
How do I convert a TXT file to DOCX?
Add the .txt file and download the .docx. Paragraphs and line breaks are kept, and you can format the text in Word afterwards.
My text shows strange characters. Why?
The file is probably in an older encoding such as Windows-1252 rather than UTF-8. Re-save it as UTF-8 in a text editor and convert again.
Should I use Markdown to Word instead?
If your text uses Markdown symbols for headings, lists or links, yes: Markdown to Word turns them into real formatting. For ordinary text, this tool is the right one.