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Convert DOCX to TXT on Mac, offline

Need to turn a .docx file into TXT? Citrus converts DOCX to TXT right on your Mac, offline, using Apple's own engines. Nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for client work, private photos and contracts.

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From $10 and up. For macOS 13+, Apple silicon.

What to expect

How to convert DOCX to TXT

  1. Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon).
  2. Drop your .docx file, or several, into the window. You can also drag a file onto the menu bar icon to open the quick wheel.
  3. Choose TXT as the output format and adjust options if you want, like size, quality or resolution.
  4. Press Convert. Your new files appear next to the originals, and the originals are never changed.

About the formats

DOCX: DOCX is the Microsoft Word document format.

TXT: TXT is plain text with no formatting.

Frequently asked questions

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Citrus runs entirely on your Mac. Files are read and written locally and never sent to a server.

Can I convert many DOCX files at once?

Yes. Drop a whole batch into Citrus and convert them all to TXT in one go. Originals are never changed.

Does Citrus need an internet connection to convert DOCX to TXT?

No. It works fully offline after you download it.

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