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Convert PDF to TXT
Copy-pasting out of a PDF page by page is tedious and often scrambles line breaks. Extracting straight to a text file gets you the whole document’s words in one go.
Drop PDF files here
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Output is pre-set to TXT — you can change it per file after adding.
About PDF to TXT conversion
Each page’s text layer is read in order and written to a single .txt file. Note that scanned PDFs without a text layer (pure images) have no text to extract.
How to convert PDF to TXT
- Drop your PDF files onto the box above, or click Choose files.
- The output format is already set to TXT — adjust it per file if you need something else.
- Click Convert, then download your TXT files (or everything as one ZIP).
Free, no account, no watermarks — and because the conversion runs in your browser, your files are never uploaded to a server.
PDF to TXT — frequently asked questions
How do I convert PDF to TXT?
Drop your PDF file onto the converter above (or click Choose files), make sure the output format is set to TXT — it is preselected on this page — then click Convert and download the result.
Is this PDF to TXT converter free?
Yes. Converting PDF to TXT on FileTranslator is completely free, with no account, no file limit and no watermarks. The site is supported by ads instead of fees.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion from PDF to TXT runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and JavaScript — your files never leave your device, which makes it safe for private documents and photos.