Sample TXT File Generator
Generate sample text files for development and testing. Download ready-made README, logs, configs, and more.
✨ Generated locally in your browser
Ready-to-Download Samples
Download pre-built sample files instantly. No configuration needed.
README File
Basic project README documentation (~400 bytes)
Documentation.env Configuration
Environment configuration template (~600 bytes)
Config.gitignore File
Standard gitignore for Node.js projects (~500 bytes)
ConfigMIT License
MIT open source license template (~1 KB)
LegalApplication Log (50)
50 log entries (~3 KB)
LogsApplication Log (200)
200 log entries (~12 KB)
LogsCreate Custom File
Configure your own file with custom settings and content
Create and download sample plain text files instantly. Perfect for project documentation, configuration templates, logs, and development testing—all generated free in your browser.
What is a TXT File?
A TXT file (plain text file) is a standard text document containing unformatted human-readable characters. Unlike Word documents or PDFs, plain text files contain no styling, fonts, or formatting—just raw text. This simplicity makes them universally compatible across all operating systems, programming languages, and text editors. Common uses include README documentation, configuration files (.env, .gitignore), log files, changelogs, license files, and any content that needs maximum portability.
Why Use Sample Text Files?
Set up new projects with README templates
Create .env config files for development
Generate .gitignore for version control
Document changes with CHANGELOG templates
Add proper licensing to open source projects
Test text file parsing and processing
Create log file samples for development
Learn proper documentation formatting
Common Use Cases
Project Documentation
Start new projects with professional README files. Document installation, usage, and contribution guidelines for your open source or private projects.
Development Configuration
Generate .env files for environment variables, .gitignore for version control exclusions, and other config files essential for development workflows.
Testing & QA
Create sample log files and text content for testing parsers, file readers, encoding handlers, and text processing pipelines.
Open Source Setup
Add proper MIT, Apache, or GPL license files to your repositories. Include changelogs to document version history professionally.
Generator Features
6 pre-built templates (README, logs, configs, licenses)
Custom text content with title support
Unix (LF) or Windows (CRLF) line endings
Optional timestamp inclusion
Word wrap at configurable column width
Auto-generate sample lines of text
100% client-side processing
Instant download—no signup required
How It Works
Configure
Customize your file settings using the form above
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a TXT file and what is it used for?
A TXT file (plain text file) is a simple file format that stores human-readable text without formatting. TXT files are used for documentation (README), configuration (.env), version control (.gitignore), logs, licenses, and any content that needs to be universally readable across all systems.
What sample text files can I generate?
We offer 6 pre-built templates: README documentation, application logs, .env configuration files, .gitignore files, CHANGELOG files, and MIT License. You can also create custom text content with formatting options.
Can I create custom text content?
Yes! Switch to custom mode to enter your own title and content. You can also auto-generate sample lines, choose line endings (Unix LF or Windows CRLF), add timestamps, and set word wrap width.
What line ending format should I use?
Unix/Linux/Mac systems use LF (Line Feed), while Windows traditionally uses CRLF (Carriage Return + Line Feed). Most modern tools handle both, but choose based on your target platform for best compatibility.
Why use a plain text file instead of formatted documents?
Plain text files are universally compatible, lightweight, easy to version control (Git), and readable by any text editor or programming language. They are ideal for configs, documentation, logs, and any content that prioritizes accessibility over formatting.
Is my data secure when generating text files?
Yes, completely secure. All text file generation happens entirely in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server. Your content remains private and on your device.