PDF to TXT

Extract plain text from any PDF. It’s fast, easy, and secure, with no sign-in or payment required.

How Drawboard Makes It Easy to Convert PDFs to TXT

Extract Text in Just a Few Steps

Add your file, select TXT, and click convert. You’ll instantly get a clean text file you can save locally.

Secure Upload for Temporary Processing

Your file is uploaded only for the conversion process and is never saved or stored. It’s quick, private, and one-time use.

Pure Text Output

This tool strips your PDF down to its raw text, simplifying editing, importing, or data processing in lightweight environments.

Works with Multi-Page Documents

Whether it's one page or a full report, the tool handles multi-page PDFs and preserves the complete text content.

Instant Download, Ready to Edit

Get your .txt file the moment the conversion finishes. It’s immediately ready to open in any text editor or terminal-based tool.

No Sign-Ups or Software Installs

No account required. Just open the tool, upload your file, and convert anytime you need simple text extraction.

How to Use The PDF to TXT Tool

1. Add your PDF(s) to the tool by dragging & dropping them in, or select them from your file browser.

2. Choose ‘Document’ and ‘TXT’ in the dropdown menu, then click ‘Convert’.

3. Download your TXT file from the download panel on the right side. For multiple uploads, download them all in a zip file or individually on the left panel.

PDF to TXT FAQs

Why Trust Drawboard PDF’s Free PDF to TXT Tool?
Unlike tools that send your file to a server or hide conversion limits behind a paywall, this tool runs entirely on your device. It’s free, offline-capable, and built to give you control over your PDFs.
Does the Tool Keep Any Formatting?
No. This tool outputs plain text only, so it’s ideal for when you need the content, not the layout.
Can I Convert Long or Multi-Page PDFs?
Yes. The tool supports full documents of any length and processes them without trimming or compression.
Is It Safe to Use with Confidential Documents?
Absolutely. Your file is never uploaded or stored. Everything happens locally in your browser for maximum privacy.
What Can I Do Besides PDF to TXT?
Quick Tools let you convert to DOCX or RTF, export images, compress, flatten, merge, split, delete, and more—each one fully browser-based and secure.

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