How to convert MOBI to TXT
- Add your .MOBI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TXT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TXT file.
What to expect
- All formatting (bold, italic, headings, tables) and all embedded images are lost - the output is raw text only.
- MOBI files downloaded from Amazon are DRM-protected; any converter will refuse them or produce an error.
- MOBI is a retired format - Amazon stopped accepting it in 2022, so EPUB is the better long-term choice if you also want a modern e-book version.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Calibre show a DRM error when I try to convert?
The
.mobi file is copy-protected. This affects books bought from Amazon; DRM-free MOBI files (Project Gutenberg, self-published downloads) convert without error.Do `.prc` files convert the same way?
Yes -
.prc is often just MOBI with a different extension, and Calibre recognizes both and converts them identically.Will chapter titles and headings appear in the TXT output?
The text of headings appears but the visual styling (larger font, bold) is lost - you get the words, not the formatting. Use DOCX or EPUB if structure matters.
Can I convert multiple MOBI files at once?
Yes - Calibre supports batch conversion in its GUI (select multiple books, then click Convert books) and via the command line using a simple loop.
Programs that convert MOBI: Hamster Free eBook Converter · Calibre · Calibre for Mac · Calibre for Linux · ZAMZAR - Free Online File Conversion
