Drop in your PDF files and get TXT files back. Everything runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded, there is no file size limit and you do not need an account.
Accepts: images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG, ICO, AVIF, HEIC), PDF, Word (.docx), Markdown, HTML, TXT,
spreadsheets (XLSX, XLS, ODS, CSV, TSV), JSON, XML, YAML, and video (MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV) or audio. Video can become GIF (first 15 seconds), WebM or MP4 (recorded in real time, so it takes as long as the video), a still image, or just the audio. Mixed batches are fine.
Add files to begin.
How to convert PDF to TXT
Drag your PDF files into the box above, or click it to choose them.
TXT is already selected as the output format.
Press Convert Files, then Download All. Several results arrive as one ZIP.
Why convert PDF to TXT?
Extract the text from PDFs so you can search it, copy it or feed it into other tools.
PDF is a fixed-layout document format that looks the same on every device. TXT is plain text with no formatting.
Your files never leave your device
Most online converters upload your files to a server. This one does the work inside your browser, so your PDF files stay on your computer or phone. That also means no waiting for uploads and no cap on file size.
Good to know
Text comes from the PDF text layer. Scanned PDFs that are just pictures of pages come out empty because there is no text recognition.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs inside your browser on your own device. Your files are not sent to us or anyone else. Besides loading this page and, for some formats, a small helper library, nothing is downloaded or uploaded while you convert, and you can confirm that in your browser's developer tools (Network tab).
Is there a limit on file size or number of files?
We do not set one. The only limit is your device's memory, so for very large batches (thousands of files, or very big videos) work in several groups.
Do I need to sign up, install anything or accept a watermark?
No. There is no account, no install and no watermark. Open the page, add your files and download the results.
How do I convert many PDF files at once?
Drag them all in together or pick them in the file chooser. They are converted one after another, and Download All saves the results as one ZIP (a single result downloads directly).
Are there any limitations converting PDF to TXT?
Text comes from the PDF text layer. Scanned PDFs that are just pictures of pages come out empty because there is no text recognition.