PDF to TXT - ToolBox

PDF to TXT

Convert PDF documents to text files and other text-based formats. Extract text while maintaining structure and formatting.

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Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file here or click to select file

Maximum file size: 100MB

PDF Preview and Options

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Preview may differ from final text output

Conversion Options

For custom range, use format like: 1-3, 5, 7-9
Maintain original text formatting and structure
Add text descriptions for images
Transform tables into formatted text

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How to Convert PDF to Text

Follow these simple steps to convert your PDF documents into text files
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Upload PDF

Select a PDF document from your device by clicking the upload button or using drag and drop.

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Preview Document

Review your PDF pages to see how they will be converted to text.

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Customize Options

Select your preferred output format, text encoding, and other conversion settings.

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Convert & Download

Click the "Convert to Text" button and download your text file.

About PDF to Text Conversion

Converting PDF to text transforms your PDF documents into editable text files, allowing you to modify and reuse the content. Our PDF to text converter preserves the original text structure while making it editable in various text formats.

Benefits of Converting PDF to Text

  • Editable Content: Transform static PDF content into fully editable text.
  • Multiple Format Support: Choose from TXT, RTF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, HTML, MD, JSON, or CSV formats.
  • Layout Preservation: Maintain text formatting and structure during conversion.
  • Custom Page Selection: Convert specific pages rather than the entire document.
  • Encoding Options: Choose from various text encodings for compatibility.

Format Guide

TXT: Plain text format - basic text without formatting.
RTF: Rich Text Format - preserves basic text formatting.
DOC/DOCX: Microsoft Word formats - full formatting support.
ODT: OpenDocument Text - open standard for word processors.
HTML: Web page format - for online viewing.
MD: Markdown - for documentation and web content.
JSON: Structured data format - for data processing.
CSV: Comma-separated values - for spreadsheet data.

Common Uses for PDF to Text Conversion

Content Editing

Convert PDF documents to editable text for content updates, revisions, or repurposing.

Text Search

Extract text from PDFs for searching, indexing, or content analysis purposes.

Data Processing

Convert PDF content to structured formats like JSON or CSV for data analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The accuracy of text extraction depends on the quality and structure of the original PDF. PDFs with clear, searchable text typically convert with high accuracy. Scanned PDFs or those with complex layouts may require additional processing. For best results, select "High" in the text recognition quality setting and use the "Preserve text layout" option. The tool attempts to maintain text formatting, paragraphs, and basic structure while converting to your chosen text format.

Our PDF to text converter preserves text content, basic text formatting (paragraphs, line breaks), and document structure. When "Preserve text layout" is enabled, the tool maintains the original text formatting and structure. With "Include image descriptions" enabled, text descriptions for images are added. Tables can be converted to formatted text when "Convert tables to text" is selected. The output format you choose (TXT, RTF, DOC, etc.) determines how much formatting is preserved in the final file.

You can convert specific pages by using the page range option. Select "Custom range" from the dropdown menu and enter your desired pages in the format shown (e.g., "1-3, 5, 7-9"). You can also select "Current page only" to convert just the page you're currently viewing in the preview area. Use the navigation controls below the preview to browse through your PDF pages and identify which ones you want to include in your text file.

Each text format has different capabilities: TXT is plain text without formatting, RTF preserves basic text formatting, DOC/DOCX are Microsoft Word formats with full formatting support, ODT is an open standard format, HTML creates web pages, MD is for documentation, JSON is for structured data, and CSV is for spreadsheet data. Choose the format that best suits your needs - TXT for simple text, DOCX for full formatting, or JSON/CSV for data processing.

Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security for your personal or sensitive information. This client-side processing also means faster conversion times since you don't need to wait for server processing or file transfers. This is especially important for confidential documents, personal data, or sensitive information that needs to be converted from PDF to text format.