# Convert TXT to PDB

> Convert TXT to PDB online for free in seconds. Files are processed in a secure, isolated sandbox and deleted automatically. No sign-up, no watermarks.

URL: https://www.converterrr.com/txt-to-pdb

- Runs in an isolated cloud sandbox with Calibre: files are deleted automatically, and the job uses cloud credits.
- Engines: Calibre (cloud).
- API: available. `POST /api/v1/jobs` with `"output_format": "pdb"` (paid plans).
- More: [Document converter](https://www.converterrr.com/document-converter), [TXT converter](https://www.converterrr.com/txt-converter).

## How to convert TXT to PDB

1. **Add your TXT files.** Drag and drop TXT files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2. **Choose PDB.** PDB 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 PDB.** Download each PDB file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

## Good to know

- PDB reflows to any screen size, with chapters and table of contents kept where the source has them.
- TXT files are typically used for notes, logs and raw text, while PDB is best for archived Palm e-books.
- This conversion runs on Calibre in an isolated cloud sandbox. Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically.

## TXT vs PDB

|  | TXT | PDB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full name | Plain Text | Palm eBook |
| Type | Document | eBook |
| Extensions | .txt | .pdb |
| MIME type | text/plain | application/vnd.palm |
| Best for | notes, logs and raw text | archived Palm e-books |
| Properties | open standard | legacy format |

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

**PDB:** PDB is an e-book format from Palm devices (eReader and PalmDOC).

The other way around: [convert PDB to TXT](https://www.converterrr.com/pdb-to-txt).

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- [TXT to PDF](https://www.converterrr.com/txt-to-pdf) (cloud)
- [PDF to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/pdf-to-pdb) (cloud)
- [TXT to DOCX](https://www.converterrr.com/txt-to-docx) (in the browser)
- [DOCX to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/docx-to-pdb) (cloud)
- [TXT to EPUB](https://www.converterrr.com/txt-to-epub) (in the browser)
- [EPUB to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/epub-to-pdb) (cloud)
- [TXT to DOC](https://www.converterrr.com/txt-to-doc) (cloud)
- [TXT to HTML](https://www.converterrr.com/txt-to-html) (in the browser)
- [MOBI to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/mobi-to-pdb) (cloud)
- [TXT to Markdown](https://www.converterrr.com/txt-to-md) (in the browser)
- [HTML to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/html-to-pdb) (cloud)

## Convert TXT to other formats

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## Convert other formats to PDB

[PDF to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/pdf-to-pdb), [DOCX to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/docx-to-pdb), [EPUB to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/epub-to-pdb), [MOBI to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/mobi-to-pdb), [HTML to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/html-to-pdb), [Markdown to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/md-to-pdb), [AZW3 to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/azw3-to-pdb), [ODT to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/odt-to-pdb), [RTF to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/rtf-to-pdb), [FB2 to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/fb2-to-pdb), [AZW to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/azw-to-pdb), [LIT to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/lit-to-pdb), [LRF to PDB](https://www.converterrr.com/lrf-to-pdb)

## TXT to PDB: frequently asked questions

### How do I convert TXT to PDB?

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

### Is it safe to convert TXT to PDB 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 TXT to PDB 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 TXT to PDB reduce quality?

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

### Can I convert multiple TXT 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 PDB back to TXT?

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