Text Viewer — Open TXT & Plain Text Files Online, Free
Open a .txt or other plain text file and read it with line numbers, instantly — no upload, no editor needed.
1. Choose or drop a file
2. View instantly
3. Download when done
What this viewer does
- Line numbers for easy reference
- Copy the full file to your clipboard
- Handles large text files smoothly
- Monospace, readable layout
- Works offline once loaded
How it's rendered
Shiki (plain-text mode). Shares the same in-browser renderer as the Code viewer, displayed without syntax highlighting.
Nothing about this file is ever sent to a server — open your browser's DevTools Network tab while using this viewer and you'll see no request carrying your file's contents.
100% Private
Files never leave your device. There is no server that ever receives your file's contents.
No Uploads
Every format is decoded and rendered locally via WebAssembly or JavaScript. Open your browser's Network tab and confirm nothing is sent.
No Storage
Nothing is written to a server or database. Memory clears the moment you close or reload the tab.
GDPR-friendly by design
There's no file data collection to comply with in the first place — no account, no tracking of file contents, no analytics on what you view.
Text viewer — FAQ
Does it support very large text files?
Yes, large files render efficiently; extremely large files are bounded by your device's memory.
Can I search within the text?
Use your browser's own Ctrl/Cmd+F find-in-page — the full text is rendered on the page, not hidden behind pagination.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No, it's read and displayed entirely client-side.
Can I edit the text here?
This is a read-only viewer. For editing, use your usual text editor.
Does it work for log files?
Yes, .log files (and any plain text file, regardless of extension) open the same way.