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PDF to TXT

Extract plain text from PDFs.

Free

Drop a PDF here

Works on PDFs with a real text layer. Scanned PDFs need OCR first.

🔒 All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

About PDF to TXT

PDF to TXT lets you extract PDF documents into TXT right in your browser. No installs, no uploads to a server, no watermarks — just open the file, convert, and download.

How to convert PDF to TXT

Turn PDF documents into TXT in four quick steps with TinyPDFs.

  1. 1
    Open PDF to TXT

    Go to TinyPDFs and open the PDF to TXT tool at tinypdfs.com/tools/pdftotxt.

  2. 2
    Add your file

    Drag and drop your PDF file onto the picker, or click to browse.

  3. 3
    Adjust options

    Pick page size, orientation, or image quality if prompted. Defaults work for most files.

  4. 4
    Convert

    Click Convert. The TXT is generated entirely in your browser — no upload.

  5. 5
    Download

    Save the TXT to your device. Repeat with another file or close the tab when done.

PDF to TXT — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert PDF to TXT online?
Open the PDF to TXT tool, drop your PDF file into the picker, and click Convert. Your TXT is ready to download in seconds — all processed in your browser.
Is the PDF-to-TXT converter free?
Yes. TinyPDFs is 100% free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no daily limits for normal use.
Are my files safe?
Your files never leave your device. PDF to TXT runs entirely in the browser, so nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Does it keep the original quality?
Yes — PDF to TXT preserves layout and resolution. For images, original pixels are kept; for documents, fonts and spacing are retained wherever the source format allows.

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