Use our free excel to txt converter to turn your spreadsheet into a plain text file right in your browser. No signup, no software to install, no watermark — upload your file, pick the worksheet, and download the result in seconds. Your file never leaves your device because the whole conversion happens locally on this page.
🔒 100% free & private — your file is converted in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
How to convert Excel to plain text file
- Upload your Excel file — Drag your file into the box above or click to browse. We accept .xlsx, .xls, .csv files.
- Choose the worksheet — If your file has several worksheets, pick the one to convert. A preview of your data appears instantly.
- Convert and download — Click "Convert to TXT" — your plain text file downloads immediately, ready to use.
Why convert Excel to TXT?
Sometimes you just need the raw words and numbers — no formatting, no fuss.
- Archive spreadsheet content as plain text that will still open decades from now.
- Feed simple tab-separated data into scripts and tools that read plain text.
- Strip all formatting in one step when you only care about the underlying values.
Which formats can you convert from?
XLSX to TXT
Upload a modern .xlsx workbook — the most common Excel format — and get your plain text file in one click.
XLS to TXT
Have an older .xls file? It converts just as easily; legacy Excel formats are fully supported.
CSV to TXT
Comma-separated .csv files work too, so data exported from databases and apps converts directly.
Will my spreadsheet layout stay intact?
All cell values are preserved as plain text with tabs between columns. Styling such as fonts, colours and borders is dropped, since TXT stores text only.
Is it safe to convert Excel files online?
Yes. Unlike many online converters, this tool does not upload your file anywhere — the conversion runs entirely in your browser, so sensitive business data stays on your own device. (plain text: plain text.)
Tips for a perfect excel to txt conversion
- Only the selected worksheet is converted to text.
- Columns are separated by tabs, so the file pastes neatly back into Excel or Google Sheets.
- Formulas become their calculated values in the text output.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Excel to TXT converter really free?
Yes. The converter is 100% free with no signup, no watermarks, and no limit on the number of files you convert.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
Your file is converted entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to any server, so your data never leaves your device.
Which Excel formats can I convert from?
You can upload .xlsx, .xls, .csv files. The active worksheet is converted into a clean plain text file.
Will my data stay intact?
Yes. All cell values from the worksheet are carried over. Cell styling such as colours and fonts is not part of plain text file formats, so only the data itself is converted.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The converter runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet and mobile — no app or software installation needed.