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PDF to TXT Converter

Convert PDF files to TXT in seconds. The text of your PDF is extracted and saved as a plain text file.

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How it works

  1. Add your PDF file.
  2. Check that TXT is selected under Convert to. You can pick another format if you need one.
  3. Press Convert and download your TXT file.

Your files stay with you. This tool runs inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server, so confidential documents stay private.

PDF to TXT Converter: free online, private and unlimited

Convert PDF to TXT online, free and private

The text of your PDF is extracted and saved as a plain text file. Add your file, press Convert and download the result. The conversion runs in your browser, so your PDF file is not uploaded to any server.

What is PDF?

PDF keeps a document looking the same on every device. It is the standard for sharing, printing and signing.

What is TXT?

TXT holds text only, with no fonts or layout, so it opens everywhere. Here you get a plain text file.

Tips for converting PDF to TXT

If the PDF is a scan there is no text layer, so nothing can be extracted. Convert it to images instead.

Need a different format?

The Universal File Converter detects your file and offers every format it can be turned into. Related conversions: PSD to PDF, AI to PDF, HEIC to PDF, SVG to PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert PDF to TXT?

Add your PDF file with the button above or drop it on the page, check that TXT is selected, press Convert and download the file.

Does converting PDF to TXT reduce quality?

TXT does not lose detail through compression, so the conversion does not reduce quality. What the result can show is limited by what PDF contained.

Are my PDF files uploaded?

No. The file is read and converted by your own browser. It never leaves your device, so private documents and client work stay private.

Can I convert many PDF files at once?

Yes. Add as many files as you like. Each one is converted and you can download them one by one or all together as a ZIP.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no limit set by us. Very large files depend on the memory of your device and browser, so convert huge files on a desktop or laptop.

Is this tool really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The tool runs in your browser, so your files stay on your device.

Does it work on mobile and tablets?

Yes. It works in current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on desktop, tablet and phone.

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