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AI to TXT converter

Convert AI to TXT for free, with no sign-up and no paywall after upload.

    Converted on our server · deleted after 60 min · Free limits

    Where it runs
    Our server, files deleted in 60 min
    Free allowance
    25 files a day, up to 200 MB each
    Typical time
    Usually under a minute
    Sign-up
    Not needed

    What happens to your AI

    Text is read from the image with Tesseract OCR. It works best on clear photos of documents, screenshots and scans that are straight and well lit.

    This conversion runs on our server. Your file is deleted within 60 minutes, and you can delete it yourself as soon as you have downloaded the result.

    How to convert AI to TXT

    1. Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the AI files, or drop them onto the page. You can add several at once.
    2. Convert to TXT Tap Convert. The file is sent over an encrypted connection and converted on our server.
    3. Download Tap Download to save the TXT file. It is deleted from our server within 60 minutes, or straight away if you tap Delete.

    What is an AI file?

    Illustrator's vector working file. Modern AI files contain a PDF copy, which is what gets rendered.

    Adobe Illustrator opens AI. Inkscape and Preview can view most AI files.

    More about AI files

    What is a TXT file?

    Text with no formatting at all. It opens anywhere and is the smallest way to keep words.

    Notepad, TextEdit and every phone.

    More about TXT files

    Questions

    Is converting AI to TXT free?

    Yes. You can convert up to 25 files a day on our server for free, each up to 200 MB, with no sign-up. The limit is shown before you upload, and we never ask you to pay to download a file you have already converted.

    Is it safe to convert my AI files here?

    Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection, are processed on our own server, and are deleted within 60 minutes. Nobody looks at them, and you can delete them yourself straight after downloading.

    How long does AI to TXT take?

    Usually under a minute. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.

    Can I convert AI to TXT on my iPhone or Android phone?

    Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.

    How do I open a TXT file?

    Notepad, TextEdit and every phone.

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