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How to Convert PDF to TXT

Pull clean text out of any PDF in seconds. Free, private, in your browser.

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Need the words out of a PDF for editing or analysis? The tool extracts the text layer of your PDF into a plain text file, right in your browser.

Convert PDF to TXT in 4 steps

  1. Open the free PDF to TXT tool and drop your PDF into the page.
  2. The text is extracted automatically, page by page.
  3. Preview the text and copy what you need, or download it all.
  4. Download the .txt file. Your PDF never left your device.
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Frequently asked questions

Is PDF to TXT conversion free?

Yes. It is free with no account and no limits.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. Extraction runs in your browser; the file never leaves your device.

Will formatting be kept?

No. TXT is plain text; bold, tables, and images are not preserved.

Why is my scanned PDF empty?

Scans are images without a text layer. Use an OCR tool first.