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Text Extractor OCR

Free Document to Text Converter: Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Extract text from Microsoft Office documents (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX) and more. Convert your files to PDF first for best results with our privacy-focused tools. No uploads to external servers.

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Best Way to Extract Text from Documents

For optimal text extraction from Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files, we recommend converting them to PDF first, then using our PDF to Text Converter. This ensures the highest accuracy and preserves formatting. Direct browser-based conversion of Office formats requires server-side processing, which compromises privacy.

How to Convert Documents to Text: Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps to extract text from any Office document privately and securely.

1

Open Your Document

Open your Word (DOC/DOCX), Excel (XLS/XLSX), or PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX) file in the respective application (Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, or LibreOffice).

Supported Apps:

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • LibreOffice/OpenOffice
  • Apple Pages/Numbers/Keynote
2

Convert to PDF

Use "Save As" or "Export" and select PDF format. This preserves all text, formatting, and layout for accurate extraction.

Quick Steps:

  • Word/Excel/PowerPoint: File → Save As → PDF
  • Google Docs/Sheets: File → Download → PDF
  • Mac: File → Export as PDF
3

Extract Text

Upload your PDF to our PDF to Text Converter. Processing happens locally in your browser—no files uploaded to servers.

Supported Document Formats

We support text extraction from all major document formats via PDF conversion.

Word Documents

DOC, DOCX

Extract text from Microsoft Word files, contracts, reports, essays, and written content. Preserves paragraphs and basic formatting.

  • ✓ Text-based documents
  • ✓ Scanned Word files (via OCR)
  • ✓ Tables and lists

Excel Spreadsheets

XLS, XLSX, CSV

Pull data from spreadsheets, financial reports, data tables, and calculations. Extract cell content as plain text.

  • ✓ Cell data extraction
  • ✓ Multiple sheets
  • ✓ Formulas as text

PowerPoint Slides

PPT, PPTX

Extract text from presentation slides, speaker notes, and slide content. Ideal for academic and business presentations.

  • ✓ Slide text extraction
  • ✓ Bullet points & titles
  • ✓ Speaker notes (if visible)

Other Office Files

ODT, RTF, TXT

Support for OpenOffice/LibreOffice formats, Rich Text Format, and plain text files. Universal compatibility.

  • ✓ OpenDocument (ODT, ODS)
  • ✓ Rich Text Format (RTF)
  • ✓ Plain text files

Google Workspace

Docs, Sheets, Slides

Download Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides as PDF, then extract. Maintains cloud-based workflow privacy.

  • ✓ File → Download → PDF
  • ✓ Collaborative docs
  • ✓ Version control friendly

Apple iWork

Pages, Numbers, Keynote

Export Apple Pages, Numbers, or Keynote files as PDF for text extraction. Native macOS compatibility.

  • ✓ File → Export To → PDF
  • ✓ Mac-optimized workflow
  • ✓ iCloud documents

Why Convert to PDF First?

PDF conversion preserves your privacy while ensuring accurate text extraction.

Maximum Privacy

Direct Office file processing requires server-side conversion, sending your files to third-party servers. PDF conversion happens on your device, then our tool extracts text locally in your browser. Zero uploads = zero risk.

Higher Accuracy

PDF format standardizes text rendering, fonts, and layouts. This ensures our OCR engine gets consistent, high-quality input—resulting in 95-99% accuracy vs. 70-85% from direct Office parsing.

Universal Compatibility

PDF works across all platforms—Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile. No matter which app created your document, PDF ensures consistent extraction. Works offline after setup.

Preserves Formatting

Tables, columns, headers stay intact during PDF conversion. Our tool recognizes these structures for better text organization. Paragraphs, lists, and spacing maintained.

Ready to Extract Text from Your Documents?

Choose the right tool for your needs. All processing happens locally—your files never leave your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract text directly from Word/Excel without PDF?

Direct extraction requires server-side processing, which compromises privacy. We recommend converting to PDF locally (via Save As) for secure, browser-based extraction.

Does PDF conversion lose any text or formatting?

No—PDF preserves all text, fonts, and layouts. Our tool extracts 95-99% accurately from PDFs. Tables and multi-column layouts are maintained.

Is this method slower than direct conversion?

No! PDF exports take 5-10 seconds locally; our extraction is under 10 seconds. Total time: ~20 seconds for complete privacy vs. uploading to third-party servers.

Can I extract from password-protected documents?

Yes—open the document with your password, export to PDF (unprotected if desired), then extract. Our tool processes the PDF locally.

What about Google Docs or Apple Pages?

Same process: File → Download/Export → PDF, then use our converter. Works with all cloud and native document apps.