Converting Word documents (DOC, DOCX) to text format is a common requirement in data extraction, indexing, or automation workflows. With the help of .NET Cloud SDK, you can easily extract text from Word documents for natural language processing, content analysis, or storing large text data without depending on Microsoft Word.
Word to Text Conversion API
The GroupDocs.Parser Cloud SDK for .NET offers powerful tools to parse, extract, and convert Word documents into text format. It supports DOC, DOCX, and other popular document formats, providing developers a quick way to build document-to-text or docx-to-txt converters in .NET applications.
Prerequisites
- Sign up at GroupDocs Cloud Dashboard.
- Get your Client ID and Client Secret. For more information, please visit this article.
- Install .NET 6.0 or later and Visual Studio.
- Install the SDK from NuGet Packages:
NuGet\Install-Package GroupDocs.Parser-Cloud -Version 25.7.0
Convert DOCX to TXT Using C#
Here’s a simple example demonstrating how to convert DOCX to TXT or extract text from Word documents using GroupDocs.Parser Cloud SDK for .NET.
1.: Initialize the API Configuration
var config = new Configuration
{
ClientId = "YOUR_CLIENT_ID",
ClientSecret = "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET"
};
var parserApi = new ParserApi(config);
2.: Call the Parse method to extract the document’s textual content. Initialize an object of the ImagesRequest object where we pass the instance of the ImagesOptions class as an argument.
var response = parserApi.Parse(new ParseRequest("sample.docx"));
3.: Save the extracted text as a .txt file locally for further processing.
File.WriteAllText("output.txt", response.Text);
- 💡 You can also extract text from specific pages or paragraphs by setting filters in the ParseOptions parameter.
Extract Text from Word via cURL
If you prefer command-line operations, you can use the REST API directly through cURL to convert DOC or DOCX to text online.
Step 1: Obtain Access Token:
curl -X POST "https://api.groupdocs.cloud/connect/token" \
-d "grant_type=client_credentials&client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&client_secret=YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET" \
-H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded"
Step 2: Convert DOCX to TXT:
curl -X POST "https://api.groupdocs.cloud/v1.0/parser/{inputFile}/text" \
-H "accept: application/json" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {ACCESS_TOKEN}" \
-o "{outputFile}.txt"
Replace {inputFile} with your Word file name and {outputFile}with the desired TXT file name to save locally.
Free DOCX to TXT Converter Online
If you want to quickly try the Word to text conversion online, check out the Free DOCX to TXT Converter. It allows you to upload and instantly convert any Word file to text format directly in your browser — no installation or coding required.
Summary
We have explored that our .NET Cloud SDK provides a reliable, cloud-based solution for extracting text from Word documents and converting them into TXT format. It simplifies data extraction, content analysis, and integration with enterprise document processing systems.
Why Use GroupDocs.Parser Cloud?
- Supports DOC and DOCX formats.
- Easy integration with .NET applications.
- 100% Cloud-based — no Microsoft Word needed.
- Generate clean TXT output ready for data processing or storage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I convert DOCX to TXT using C#?
- Yes. The SDK allows you to extract and save text from Word documents directly in TXT format.
- Does it support DOC as well as DOCX files?
- Yes. Both file formats are fully supported for conversion and text extraction.
- Is Microsoft Word required for this conversion?
- No. The conversion is performed entirely on the GroupDocs Cloud platform.
- Can I select specific sections or pages for extraction?
- Yes. You can define page ranges or regions for partial text extraction.