Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs inside your browser using PDF.js. Your file is never sent to any server, making this safe for sensitive documents.

Why is some text missing or garbled?

PDFs that consist of scanned page images rather than embedded text cannot be converted to text without OCR software. This tool only works with PDFs that have a real text layer.

Does the output keep formatting like bold or tables?

Plain-text output does not preserve rich formatting. Text is extracted in the order it is encoded in the PDF, which may differ from the visual layout for multi-column or complex documents.

Can I convert a password-protected PDF?

Yes. If your PDF has a user password you will be prompted to enter it. Once unlocked, conversion proceeds normally. The password is never sent anywhere — it is only used locally to open the file.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no hard limit imposed by this tool. Very large PDFs may take a few extra seconds because all processing runs in the browser.

What is the difference between this and the PDF Text Extractor?

This tool focuses on producing a single, download-ready .txt file with page-break markers. The PDF Text Extractor shows text page by page for browsing and selective copying.

PDF to TXT Converter

Name: PDF to TXT Converter
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Upload a PDF and download it as a plain .txt file — all processing happens locally in your browser.

PDF to TXT Converter

Click or drag a PDF here

Processed locally — never uploaded

Plain Text Preview

No PDF loaded

Upload a PDF to convert it to plain text

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Summary

Upload a PDF and download it as a plain .txt file — all processing happens locally in your browser.

How it works

Click the upload area or drag a PDF onto it.
PDF.js reads and parses the PDF locally in your browser.
Text is extracted from every page in reading order.
A live preview shows the combined plain text before you download.
Click "Download TXT" to save the result as a .txt file named after your PDF.

Use cases

Converting PDF contracts or reports to text for editing in a word processor.
Preparing PDF content for pasting into AI chatbots or writing tools.
Archiving document text in a lightweight, future-proof plain-text format.
Extracting readable text from PDFs for search indexing or data processing.
Quickly getting text out of a PDF when you only have a browser available.
Converting academic papers or e-books to plain text for annotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-25 · Reviewed by Nham Vu