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Extract Text from PDF Online
Extract the existing text layer of a PDF into a TXT file. Use the result for searching, copying or reusing text without the original page layout.
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PDF to TXT
Extract text from PDF
How to save PDF text as a TXT file
Prepare the source
Select a PDF with selectable text.
Review the settings
Review the selected files; scanned pages need OCR first.
Check the result
Start Conversion, download the TXT result and check the reading order.
Supported formats and limitations
Input: PDF. Output: TXT. Image-only pages have no text to extract. Multi-column PDFs may produce a different reading order.
Processing runs on the server after you select Start Conversion. The interface accepts files up to 500 MB; service and connection limits can be lower. No installation or account is required. Read our file processing privacy policy.
Why Use ConvertFast's PDF to TXT?
- Export available PDF text without page styling.
- Create plain-text files that open in a text editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my text file empty?
The PDF may contain scanned images rather than a text layer. Process it with OCR PDF before extracting text.
Does TXT keep pictures and tables?
TXT contains plain text only. It does not preserve pictures, fonts or the visual layout of tables.
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