PDF to TXT Converter

Convert PDF to TXT, then copy the plain text or download a .txt file.

Add a PDF to convert: drop PDFs here or click to browse

PDFs are read on your device and never uploaded.

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How to convert a PDF to TXT

Upload a PDF that contains real text.
Click Convert to TXT.
Copy the text or download the .txt file.

Tips

Line breaks follow the PDF's wrapped lines. Replace single line breaks in your editor to get flowing paragraphs.
To keep a heading per page, use the PDF to Markdown converter.

FAQ

What's the difference between this and the Markdown converter?

Same extraction. TXT is plain text; Markdown adds a heading per page.

Why is the output empty or tiny for my PDF?

The PDF is a scan. Scans need OCR.

Does extraction handle large PDFs?

Yes. Hundreds of pages extract in seconds.

Is my PDF's content kept private?

Yes. Extraction runs in your browser.

Guides

Why Is It So Hard to Edit a PDF?How PDF text is stored, why font subsetting affects edits, and workable methods for changing a PDF.
How Local Browser Editing Handles Your FilesHow client-side file editing works, how to verify local processing, and what page data is still shared.