PDF to TXT
Convert PDF files to TXT in seconds, for free. Nothing to install.
Files are deleted from the server automatically after 1 h.
Why convert PDF to TXT?
- Plain text without formatting opens on any device and is easy to copy or analyse.
- Convert in a few seconds right in your browser, without installing software.
You don't need to install any software to convert PDF to TXT. Upload your file, choose TXT and download the result a few seconds later. The conversion runs on our servers and your file is deleted automatically after 1 h.
PDF vs TXT: comparison
| Feature | PDFPortable Document Format (Adobe) | TXTPlain Text |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe | — |
| Released | 1993 | — |
| Type | document | document |
| Editable content | ✗ no | ✓ yes |
| Opens with | Adobe Acrobat Reader, Chrome, Edge, Safari | Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code |
Tip: fonts and tables are preserved as far as possible. Multi-page documents converted to images are delivered as a ZIP.
How it works
- Choose or drop your PDF file.
- Pick TXT as the output format.
- Click “Convert” and download your file.
PDF to TXT: questions and answers
Will quality be lost when converting PDF to TXT?
Text-based PDFs convert well: text, paragraphs and tables are kept. Scanned PDFs (pictures of pages) need text recognition (OCR).
How long does PDF to TXT conversion take?
Usually 1–10 seconds. Several files are processed in parallel.
What is the maximum PDF file size?
Up to 50 MB per file and up to 20 files at once — for free.
Can I convert PDF to TXT on my phone?
Yes. TezConvert works in any browser on Android and iPhone — no app needed.
How do I open a TXT file?
TXT files open in: Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code.
Are my files safe?
Files are used only for the conversion, never shown to anyone, and deleted automatically after 1 h. The original is deleted right after conversion.
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