: You can view TXT files directly in Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox by dragging and dropping them into the window. Managing File Extensions

If you cannot see the .txt extension on your files, you can toggle it: Import, export, and print notes on Mac - Apple Support

: Find it via Spotlight (Command + Space) or in your Applications folder. Create New Document : Select File > New .

To download or create a new plain text ( .txt ) file on a Mac, you primarily use the built-in application. Creating and Saving a New .txt File

By default, TextEdit may open as a Rich Text document ( .rtf ). To ensure you are saving a standard plain text ( .txt ) file, follow these steps:

: Go to File > Save , enter a name, and choose your preferred location like iCloud Drive or your Desktop . Downloading Text Content from Other Sources

If you are looking to "download" existing text data into a .txt format from other Apple services:

: To save text conversations to your Mac as a file, you can use third-party tools like iMazing to export messages into text-based formats.