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Convert PDF to TXT

Convert a PDF to TXT so you can reuse its content. It works with PDFs that contain text; for scanned pages use the OCR tool.

Drop your files hereor (PDF and over 40 other formats). You can also paste an image.No upload: everything happens on your device

How to convert PDF to TXT

  1. Add your PDF files

    Drag one or more PDF files onto the dashed area, or tap it to pick them from your device.

  2. Choose TXT and the options

    TXT is already selected; the options hold the settings that matter for this conversion.

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to TXT”. When it’s done, download the files one by one or all together in a ZIP archive.

Good to know. A PDF has no “real” paragraphs, just text placed on the page: complex multi-column layouts may need a few touch-ups.

PDF and TXT compared

Source format

PDF

PDF (Portable Document Format)

The format for documents to send, sign and archive: it looks the same on every device and can hold text, images and many pages in one file. It’s what public offices, schools, banks and online portals ask for.

Best for
Documents, forms, scans, collections of photos to send as a single file.
Limits
Editing its content is awkward: to work on it, convert it to Word.
Type
laid-out document
Editable
with dedicated software
Compatibility
universal
Extensions
.pdf
Since
1993
All about the PDF format

Target format

TXT

Plain text

Just characters, no bold and no images. It’s the simplest and most durable format there is: it opens anywhere and weighs next to nothing.

Best for
Notes, copying text into other programs, long-term archiving.
Limits
It loses headings, lists, tables and images.
Type
unformatted text
Encoding
UTF-8 recommended
Compatibility
universal
Extensions
.txt .text
All about the TXT format

Questions about PDF and TXT

Does it work with scanned PDFs?

A scan is an image with no text: in that case use the OCR tool, which recognises the text and saves it as Word, TXT or a searchable PDF.

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from PDF to TXT happens entirely in your browser, using your device’s computing power. Files aren’t sent or stored anywhere: when you close the page they’re gone from memory too.

How many files can I convert at once?

Up to 100 files at a time. There’s no fixed size limit: it depends on your device’s memory. On smartphones it’s best to work in smaller batches with heavy files such as videos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, with up-to-date Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet. On phones, converted files end up in the Downloads folder or the Files app.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to open the page (and, the first time, to download the components needed for that type of file). After that the conversion keeps working even if the connection drops.

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