How to convert PDF to TXT?
You can convert PDF to TXT with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose PDF files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your PDFs.
You can also click to select PDF files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a PDF file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with PDF files to TXT is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on TXT from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TXT or something else.
- Download your TXT files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted TXT files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each TXT.
On desktop platforms, you can download the TXT files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the TXTs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | Adobe |
| Mime type | application/pdf |
Format description
PDF is an acronym for Portable Document Format. It was created for presenting documents with formatted text, graphics, and other form elements in a way that is independent of the user's operating system and software. It is based on the PostScript language. PDF files can be password-protected and encrypted.PDFs can also be edited by converting them to a Microsoft Office Word format like DOCX, then back to PDF.
| File extension | .txt |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | - |
| Mime type | text/plain |
Format description
TXT files are regular text files. They cannot contain formatting.Common questions about converting PDF to TXT
Can I convert PDF to TXT in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple PDFs to TXTs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing PDFs to convert to TXT.
Pasting PDF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting PDF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a PDF file to TXT, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big PDFs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert PDF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert PDF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting PDFs to TXT safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your PDF files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your PDFs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert PDF to TXT?
For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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