Convert XLSX to TXT

XLSX to TXT converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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XLSX

XLSX is the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format introduced with Office 2007, based on the Office Open XML standard. XLSX stores worksheets containing rows, columns, formulas, charts, and styling in a ZIP archive of XML parts. XLSX is the most widely used spreadsheet format and is supported by Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers.

Developer
Microsoft
Initial release
2007
Compression
Lossless
Color depth
up to 24-bit
Transparency
Yes
Animation
No

Best for

  • Financial and data analysis
  • Storing formulas and charts
  • Business spreadsheet sharing
  • Collaborative data in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Formatted tabular data with styling

Pros

  • +Standard Excel spreadsheet format
  • +Stores formulas, charts, and styling
  • +ZIP-based OOXML open standard
  • +Supported by Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and Numbers

Cons

  • −Not ideal for large pure-data interchange
  • −Complex structure can be slow to parse
  • −Formatting may differ across suites
  • −Overkill for plain data tables

TXT

TXT is a plain text file format that stores unformatted character data without any styling or metadata. The TXT format is universally supported by virtually every text editor and operating system, making it the simplest and most portable way to exchange text content. TXT files commonly use the .txt extension and are encoded as ASCII or UTF-8.

Developer
ISO/IEC / Various
Initial release
1960s
Compression
Uncompressed
Color depth
1-bit
Transparency
No
Animation
No

Best for

  • Storing plain unformatted text
  • Exchanging text between any platforms
  • Configuration and log files
  • Note-taking and simple documents
  • Universal text data interchange

Pros

  • +Universally supported by every text editor
  • +Simplest and most portable text format
  • +ASCII or UTF-8 encoding
  • +No formatting overhead

Cons

  • −No formatting, images, or structure
  • −No rich text or styling
  • −Not suitable for formatted documents
  • −Lacks metadata

How to convert XLSX to TXT

  1. 1

    Select XLSX files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.

  2. 2

    Choose txt — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).

  3. 3

    Let the file convert, then download your txt file right away.

XLSX vs TXT

PropertyXLSXTXT

When to use XLSX vs TXT

XLSX

  • Financial and data analysis
  • Storing formulas and charts
  • Business spreadsheet sharing
  • Collaborative data in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Formatted tabular data with styling

TXT

  • Storing plain unformatted text
  • Exchanging text between any platforms
  • Configuration and log files
  • Note-taking and simple documents
  • Universal text data interchange

Use cases for XLSX → TXT

  • Financial and data analysis
  • Storing formulas and charts
  • Business spreadsheet sharing
  • Collaborative data in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Formatted tabular data with styling
  • Storing plain unformatted text
  • Exchanging text between any platforms
  • Configuration and log files
  • Note-taking and simple documents
  • Universal text data interchange

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting XLSX to TXT free?
Yes. This XLSX → TXT converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.
Which devices and platforms can I use to convert XLSX to TXT?
Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.
Are my XLSX files uploaded to a server?
No. Files never leave your device. The entire XLSX → TXT conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.
Can I convert multiple XLSX files at once?
Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many XLSX files as you like and convert them to TXT in one pass, then download the results together.
What is the maximum file size?
There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.
Will converting XLSX to TXT lose quality?
No. TXT is a lossless format (or used in a lossless mode here), so the original data from your XLSX file is preserved bit-for-bit in the converted result.
Will transparent areas of my XLSX file be kept in TXT?
No — TXT does not support transparency. Transparent areas of your XLSX file will be flattened onto a solid background colour during conversion.
How will the file size change after converting XLSX to TXT?
Both formats use comparable compression, so the TXT output will be similar in size to your XLSX file — typically within 10–20% of each other.

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