PDF to TXT
Extract text from PDFs and export as TXT with batch support.
What is Pdf To Txt
Pull the text layer out of a PDF into a plain TXT: drop in multiple files at once, tune the encoding, keep-paragraph-formatting, metadata-header and page-break-marker options, and download the text. Files are uploaded to the server, where a pdfjs engine does the extraction.
How to use Pdf To Txt
- Upload one or more PDFs (up to 100MB each)
- Set encoding, format-preservation and page-break options
- Press "Start extraction" and download the TXT
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
Yes — the file is sent to the server for pdfjs-based parsing. Avoid confidential documents.
Can it read scanned PDFs?
No — it reads the embedded text layer only. A scanned image without OCR output returns little or no text.
What do the format options do?
You can keep paragraph layout, prepend metadata like title and page count, and insert page-break markers — useful when diffing or feeding the text into other tools.
Is Pdf To Txt free?
Pdf To Txt is completely free — open the page and use every feature with no hidden charges.
Do I need to download or install Pdf To Txt?
No download or installation is needed. It is an online tool that runs in the browser on your phone, tablet and computer.
Do I need an account to use Pdf To Txt?
Yes — you need to sign in so your usage history and data can be saved. Sign-up takes a minute.
Does Pdf To Txt work on mobile?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktop browsers.