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TXT File Maker
Create, edit and download .txt files online in seconds. A free text file maker that works right in your browser.
Online TXT file editor
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Private by design: your text never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded, saved or tracked.
Why people use it
About TXT File Maker
TXT File Maker lets you write, paste or open plain text and save it as a .txt file in one click. There's nothing to install and no account to create. It's the quickest way to make a TXT file on any device.
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Private by design
Your text never leaves your device. No uploads, no accounts and no tracking of what you write.
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Instant download
Turn your text into a ready-to-use .txt file in seconds and save it straight to your device.
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Open & edit TXT files
Load an existing file or drag it into the editor, make your changes and save a fresh copy.
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Live word & character count
See characters, words, sentences and lines update as you type. Handy for essays, posts and bios.
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Works on any device
Phone, tablet or computer: Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Chromebook, in any modern browser.
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Free, with no sign-up
A txt maker online, free for everyone. No limits, no watermarks and no email address required.
Four quick steps
How to make a TXT file online
Creating a text file takes less than a minute. Here's how to use TXT File Maker.
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Name your file
Type a name in the box at the top of the tool. The .txt ending is added for you.
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Add your text
Type, paste from your clipboard, or load an existing .txt file to edit.
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Check the counts
Characters, words, sentences and lines update live while you write.
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Download
Click Download .txt, review the file details, then save it to your device.
The basics
What is a TXT file?
A TXT file is a plain text document saved with the .txt file extension. It contains only letters, numbers, spaces and line breaks, with no fonts, colours, images or formatting. That simplicity makes TXT one of the oldest and most universal file formats. It opens on every computer, phone and operating system without special software.
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What are TXT files used for?
- Quick notes, to-do lists and first drafts
- Moving text between apps without messy formatting
- Website files such as
robots.txtandads.txt - Code snippets, settings and configuration files
- Lists, logs and simple data you want to keep or share
- Readme files and instructions that anyone can open
TXT vs. Word documents
Word (.docx) and other rich text files store styling like bold text, fonts and tables. A TXT file keeps just the words. It's much smaller, can't carry hidden formatting or macros, and looks the same wherever you open it. When you need a clean, lightweight file, a text file maker is the right tool.
Why UTF-8 matters
Computers use an encoding to turn characters into data. TXT File Maker saves every file in UTF-8, the standard encoding of the web, so accented letters, non-Latin alphabets and emoji all display correctly.
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TXT File Maker really free?
Yes. TXT File Maker is 100% free to use, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no limit on how many files you create.
Is my text uploaded or stored anywhere?
No. Your text stays on your device the whole time. The file is created inside your browser, so nothing is sent to our servers and we never see what you write. Because nothing is saved, remember to download your file before you close the page.
How do I make a TXT file online?
Type a name for your file, write or paste your text into the editor, then click Download .txt. Your file is ready in a couple of seconds and saves straight to your device.
Can I open and edit an existing TXT file?
Yes. Click Load File or drag a .txt file onto the editor. You can edit it and download the updated version. Files up to 10 MB are supported, including UTF-8, UTF-16 and older Windows (ANSI) text files.
What encoding do the downloaded files use?
Every file is saved as UTF-8, the most widely used text encoding. It supports every language, symbol and emoji, and opens correctly in Notepad, TextEdit and almost any other app.
Does TXT File Maker work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The text file maker works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook. There is nothing to install.
How do I create a TXT file on an iPhone?
Open TXT File Maker in Safari, type your text and tap Download .txt, then tap Download in the pop-up and confirm when Safari asks. The file is saved in the Files app, inside the Downloads folder.
Is there a limit on file size?
There is no set limit for text you type or paste. You can open existing files up to 10 MB. Very long texts may feel a little slower on older phones.
Can I use the tool offline?
Once the page has loaded, the tool keeps working even if your internet connection drops, because everything runs on your device.
Which characters can't I use in a file name?
File names can't contain \ / : * ? " < > |. If you type one, TXT File Maker removes it automatically so your file saves without errors on any device.
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