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PDF TO TXT CONVERTER

Convert PDF to TXT.

Extract selectable text from a PDF into one text file. Scanned pages need OCR and cannot be read by this converter.

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HOW IT WORKS

Convert your file in 3 steps.

Choose a file, change its format,
and save the new version.

01

Choose your PDF file.

Add your PDF file from your computer or phone. You can also drag it into the box above.

02

Convert to TXT.

TXT is already selected. Click “Convert” to create your new file.

03

Download your file.

Save the converted file to your computer or phone. Your original file stays unchanged.

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ABOUT PDF TO TXT

PDF to TXT, made simple.

Extract selectable text from a PDF into one text file. Scanned pages need OCR and cannot be read by this converter.

One TXT file contains text from all pages. Scanned pages need OCR. Columns, tables and reading order may differ; images and formatting are not included.

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HELP WITH YOUR FILES

Frequently asked questions.

Simple answers to get you started.

How do I convert PDF to TXT?

Choose your PDF file, confirm TXT as the output format and start the conversion. Once it is ready, continue to download your result.

What should I check in the converted file?

One TXT file contains text from all pages. Scanned pages need OCR. Columns, tables and reading order may differ; images and formatting are not included.

What is the file size limit?

Upload one file up to 20 MB. The converted result must fit within 40 MB. Keep the original for future changes.

How long can I download my result?

Your converted result is available for 1 hour after conversion. Save it to your device. Your uploaded original is removed after processing.

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Choose a document, image, table or audio file, up to 20 MB.

We remove your uploaded original after processing. Results are available for one hour after conversion. Save a copy to your device.

File limits

Up to 20 MB and 40 million pixels per image. Still images and single-page TIFFs only; one file per conversion. Results up to 40 MB.

PDF: up to 20 pages, rendered at 144 DPI, with a maximum of 12 million pixels per page and 100 million per document. One page downloads as JPG or PNG; multiple pages as ZIP. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first.

Documents: up to 100 output PDF pages. HTML uses embedded resources only; scripts and external resources are disabled. Audio: up to 10 minutes, mono or stereo. Tables: up to 20 sheets, 10,000 rows per sheet and 100 columns. Multiple XLSX sheets download as a ZIP of CSV files.

Preview limits: 2 active conversions and 30 attempts per hour per browser session. Commercial usage quotas have not been set.

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