PDF to TXT Converter

Convert PDF to TXT online. Converting PDF to TXT changes how structure and formatting are represented. Free to use with no signup or watermark.

How to convert PDF to TXT

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    Add the PDF file you want to convert. This workflow processes one source file at a time.

  2. 2

    TXT is already selected for this page. The source and target formats are fixed by this page, and one file is processed at a time.

  3. 3

    Start the conversion, then download and check the finished TXT file.

What changes when you convert PDF to TXT?

Converting PDF to TXT changes how structure and formatting are represented. Plain-text targets remove visual styling, while markup targets keep only the structures they support.

  • The source and target formats are fixed by this page, and one file is processed at a time.
  • Open the finished TXT file and check fine details, layout and compatibility in the app where you plan to use it.
Source format

What is a PDF file?

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a widely used format for sharing documents with a stable page layout. It can embed fonts, images and other resources, helping contracts, forms and reports look consistent across devices and PDF readers.

How to open a PDF file

PDF opens in every web browser and free readers like Adobe Acrobat Reader, Preview on Mac, and the built-in viewers on Windows, Android and iOS.

Output format

What is a TXT file?

TXT is a plain-text file with no formatting - just raw characters. It is the most universal, lightweight document format, readable by every device and program ever made.

How to open a TXT file

TXT opens in any text editor: Notepad, TextEdit, or the default viewer on any device.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert PDF to TXT?
Yes. There is no sign-up, subscription or watermark on the converted file.
What happens to quality when PDF becomes TXT?
Converting PDF to TXT changes how structure and formatting are represented. Plain-text targets remove visual styling, while markup targets keep only the structures they support.
Which conversion options are available on this page?
The source and target formats are fixed by this page, and one file is processed at a time.
How can I open the converted TXT file?
TXT opens in any text editor: Notepad, TextEdit, or the default viewer on any device.

Convert PDF to other formats

ToolSpice can convert your PDF files to these other formats:

PDF to Word
PDF to Excel
PDF to PowerPoint
PDF to JPG
PDF to PNG
PDF to DOC
PDF to DOCX
PDF to XLS
PDF to XLSX

Convert other formats to TXT

These other formats can be converted to TXT on ToolSpice:

Word to TXT
HTML to TXT