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PDF to TXT converter

Convert PDF 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 5–30 seconds
    Sign-up
    Not needed

    What happens to your PDF

    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 PDF to TXT

    1. Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the PDF file, or drop it 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 a PDF file?

    The standard format for documents that must look the same everywhere. PDFs are easy to share and print but hard to edit, which is why people convert them to Word or Excel.

    Every browser, phone and computer opens PDF. Adobe Acrobat edits it.

    More about PDF 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 PDF 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 PDF 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 PDF to TXT take?

    Usually 5–30 seconds. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.

    Can I convert PDF 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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