Why It's Hard to Create TXT Files on iPhone
The iPhone's Notes app is great for jotting things down, but it doesn't export to .txt format natively. Pages creates .pages files. And there's no simple "create a text file" option anywhere in iOS.
If you need a .txt file to upload to a website, share with a developer, or use as a configuration file, you're stuck searching the App Store for a text editor — until now.
The Easy Way: Use TXT Maker in Safari
TXT Maker works perfectly in Safari on iPhone. Here's how:
- Open Safari and go to createtxt.com
- Tap the text area and type or paste your content
- Enter a filename (e.g., "my-notes")
- Tap Download .txt
- Choose Save to Files when prompted
The file is saved to your iPhone's Files app where you can open, share, or upload it anywhere.
Create a .txt file on your iPhone right now
Create Your .txt File Now →Tips for iPhone Users
- Copy from Notes: You can copy text from the Notes app and paste it into TXT Maker to convert it to a .txt file
- Share via AirDrop: After saving to Files, you can AirDrop the .txt file to your Mac or other Apple devices
- iCloud sync: Save to iCloud Drive in the Files app to access the file from any device
- Works offline: TXT Maker works even without an internet connection after the first load
Other Methods
Using the Shortcuts App
You can create a Shortcut that takes text input and saves it as a .txt file. This works but requires setup and is not intuitive for most users.
Using Third-Party Apps
Apps like Pretext, Plain Text Editor, or iA Writer can create .txt files, but they require downloading and installing an app for something that should be simple.