PDF to TXT
Extract text from a PDF in seconds. PDF is best for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere; TXT is best for notes, logs and simple text. Your files are processed on your own device.
- No upload — 100% private
- Fast, lossless when possible
- Free & unlimited
- Works on iPhone & Android
Keep this tab open — the conversion runs on your device, nothing is uploaded.
How to convert PDF to TXT
- 1
Tap Choose files and select your PDF file(s).
- 2
Adjust the options if you like (the defaults work well).
- 3
Press Convert to TXT. Several files can be downloaded together as a ZIP.
PDF vs TXT
| TXT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Document Format | Plain text |
| Opens on iPhone | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Opens on Android | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Opens on Windows | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Opens on Mac | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
PDF: PDF keeps a document looking exactly the same on every device and printer, which makes it the standard for forms, invoices, CVs, e-books and official papers.
TXT: TXT is plain text with no formatting. It opens everywhere and is perfect for notes and code.
Frequently asked questions
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