How do I convert PDF to TXT?

Drop your PDF file onto the converter above, make sure TXT is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the TXT file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert PDF to TXT here?

Yes. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to an isolated sandbox that's created for your job only, then both the original and the result are deleted automatically.

Is the PDF to TXT converter free?

Yes. Cloud conversions like this one use credits, and you get free credits every day (3 without an account, 10 with a free account).

Will converting PDF to TXT reduce quality?

No — TXT preserves the content of your PDF file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple PDF files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert TXT back to PDF?

Yes — use our TXT to PDF converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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PDFTXT

Convert PDF to TXT

Free and secure. PDF files are converted in an isolated cloud sandbox and deleted automatically.

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How to convert PDF to TXT

1
Add your PDF files
Drag and drop PDF files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose TXT
TXT is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Files are processed in a secure cloud sandbox and are usually ready in seconds.
4
Download your TXT
Download each TXT file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

PDF vs TXT

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PDF · Portable Document Format

PDF preserves a document's exact layout, fonts and images so it looks identical on every device. It's the standard for sharing and printing documents.

Type: Document
Extension: .pdf
MIME: application/pdf
Best for: contracts, forms, reports, e-books and anything meant to be shared or printed

Open standardMulti-page

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TXT · Plain Text

TXT is plain, unformatted text — the simplest and most portable document format there is.

Type: Document
Extension: .txt
MIME: text/plain
Best for: notes, logs and raw text

Open standard

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