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Convert PDF to TXT

You have the option to convert your pdf file to txt, as well as a variety of other formats, using our free online converter.

Converting your pdf file to txt is easy with these steps.

Converting your txt file to pdf is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload pdf-file

You can select pdf file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to txt»

Choose txt or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your txt file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the txt format.

Converting pdf to txt

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Portable Document Format

Extension.pdf
Category🔵 documents
Programs
🔵 Ghostscript
🔵 Ghostview
🔵 Xpdf
🔵 gPDF
Main program🔵 Adobe Viewer
Description🔵 .pdf (Portable Document Format) The .pdf format, developed by Adobe Systems, is a file format used to present documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. Each PDF file encapsulates a complete description of a fixed-layout flat document, including the text, fonts, graphics, and other information needed to display it. PDFs are widely used for distributing documents over the internet and in print publishing due to their ability to preserve the formatting of a document regardless of the device or software used to view it.
Technical details🔵 The `.pdf` format, Portable Document Format, is widely used for documents. Here are the key technical details: - Standardization: ISO 32000 standard ensures reliability. - Content Preservation: Captures text, fonts, graphics, and layout. - Versatility: Supports text, images, vectors, hyperlinks, forms, multimedia, and 3D. - Compression: Offers file size reduction options. - Security: Encryption, digital signatures, access controls. - Interactivity: Forms, annotations, hyperlinks, and scripting. - Accessibility: Supports features for users with disabilities. - Embedded Fonts: Ensures consistent text display. - Color Management: Precise color reproduction. - Layer Support: Allows content context-based display. - Scalability: Vector graphics and text are infinitely scalable. - Compatibility: Works across various software. - File Extension: Standardized as `.pdf`. PDF excels in preserving document appearance across different platforms, making it valuable in document exchange, digital publishing, and professional applications.
Developer🔵 Adobe Systems
MIME type
🔵 application/pdf

Raw text file

Extension.txt
Category🔵 documents
Programs
🔵 Notepad
🔵 TextEdit
🔵 WordPad
Description🔵 .txt (Text File) The .txt file format is a standard text document format that contains unformatted text. It is universally recognized by virtually every text editor and word processing program. TXT files are useful for storing information in plain text with no special formatting beyond basic fonts and font styles. This format is widely used for its compatibility and simplicity, being able to be opened on almost any computer platform.
Technical details🔵 The `.txt` (plain text) file format is a basic, universal format with these key technical details: - Character Encoding: Supports encodings like ASCII, UTF-8, UTF-16, affecting character range representation. - No Formatting: Lacks support for any formatting (bold, italics, etc.); stores text in basic form. - Universal Compatibility: Can be created, opened, and edited by most operating systems and devices. - Uses: Common for simple documents, notes, configuration files, and unformatted data storage. - File Extension: Standard extension is `.txt`. - Small File Size: Typically very small due to no formatting or multimedia content. - Line Breaks: Varies by operating system (CRLF for Windows, LF for Unix/Linux, CR for older Mac OS). - No Metadata: Does not support embedded metadata like author or creation date. - Encoding Declaration: Lacks inherent encoding information, which may cause issues in different systems. - Programming and Scripting Use: Widely used for source code, scripts, JSON, XML, etc. - Editability: Editable with various text editors and IDEs. - Security: Generally safe from viruses but can be involved in phishing or malicious activities. The `.txt` format is essential for storing or transferring text without formatting or complex features.
Developer🔵 Microsoft
MIME type
🔵 text/plain
🔵 application/txt
🔵 browser/internal
🔵 text/anytext
🔵 widetext/plain
🔵 widetext/paragraph

FAQ

❓ How do I change pdf to txt?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from pdf and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert pdf to txt?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing pdf to txt.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert pdf to txt securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including pdf to txt, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert pdf to txt without having to install any software?
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