Convert PDF to Text (TXT)

Use our PDF to text converter to extract text from PDF documents and save a plain-text TXT file. Reuse searchable PDF content in notes, reports, or other documents without copying each page by hand.

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Process

How to Extract Text from PDF Online

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Upload a PDF to extract text

Choose a PDF document with selectable text or upload a scanned PDF for text recognition when no useful selectable text is available.

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Convert PDF to TXT

The PDF text extractor reads selectable text across the document. If none is useful, OCR processes up to the first 30 pages.

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Download your TXT

Your first TXT file is free to download - subscribe to unlock unlimited PDF-to-TXT conversions.

Benefits

Why choose Convert2?

Simple text editing

Need to fix a typo or update a form field? Just click and type. No conversions, no extra steps - edit text in PDFs with ease.

All-in-one editing suite

Highlight key info, add images, insert shapes, or leave notes. Everything you need to review, adjust, and polish your PDF.

Intuitive design

You don't have to figure anything out - our interface is clear, and everything feels familiar from the start.

Flexible file conversion

Easily switch between formats - like Word, PPTX, or JPG - without losing your layout, formatting, or structure.

Built-in eSignature

Select from three simple e-signing options to authorize your documents - just a few seconds and you're done.

Fillable forms

Browse a full range of professional forms - tax, military, financial, real estate - ready to fill, download, and store in your account.

Ready to get started?

Process your file in seconds. No signup, no watermarks, no hassle.

Our users speak for themselves

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The editing was very easy and easy to download the document.

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Fouzia Barwari

Jun 2, 2026

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Quick easy and straightforward thank you

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MRS DAWN ANDREWS

May 23, 2026

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Simple efficient process. It all worked.

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Sundeep Salins

Jun 3, 2026

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Editing was easy. I changed some text in the file without affecting the original font or page layout

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Bhagya

May 14, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Convert2?
Convert2 is an online PDF and document toolkit that helps you edit, fill, merge, split, compress, rotate, convert, and OCR files directly in your browser. It also offers ready-to-use form pages and an in-browser editor for common document workflows.
Is Convert2 safe to use?
Yes. Convert2 is built with security-first handling for uploads and account flows, including secure infrastructure and controlled file lifecycle management. Temporary files are processed and cleaned up automatically, and account/subscription operations are handled through verified backend flows.
Is Convert2 subscription-based or a one-time purchase?
Convert2 uses a subscription model with multiple plans, including trial-style access and recurring options. Plan visibility can vary by user history (for example, trial eligibility), and special offer access may depend on account eligibility.
How do I edit a PDF on Convert2?
Open Convert2, upload your file, and launch the editor. You can fill fields, adjust content, and apply document operations. When you finish, export/download your updated file from the same workflow.
What core features does Convert2 include?
Convert2 supports PDF editing, form filling, merge, split, delete pages, rotate pages, compress PDF, OCR, and multiple conversion tools (such as PDF to images, images to PDF, PDF to DOCX, office to PDF, PDF to EPUB/RTF/Excel tables, and image format conversion tools).
What file types does Convert2 support?
Convert2 primarily supports PDF workflows and also supports common office and image conversion paths via dedicated tools, including document and image formats used in standard business workflows.
What should I do if I run into an error?
If something fails, retry the operation once with a fresh upload/session. If the issue persists, contact Convert2 support using the support channel shown in the site footer so the team can investigate with your account/session details.
How do I choose the right online PDF tool?
Check that the platform covers your full workflow (edit + convert + compress + forms), has reliable account/billing handling, and provides secure processing with clear support channels. Convert2 is designed as an all-in-one browser workflow so you can avoid hopping across multiple tools.
How do I convert PDF to text online?
Upload your PDF and choose TXT in the export window. The PDF to TXT converter creates a UTF-8 plain-text file that you can open, search, and edit in a text editor.
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF with OCR?
Yes, when the PDF has no useful selectable text, OCR attempts to recognize text from up to its first 30 pages. If selectable text is found, the converter extracts that text instead; it does not OCR every scanned page in a mixed document.
Does PDF to TXT keep images, tables, and formatting?
TXT stores plain text, not images, fonts, or the original PDF layout. Page separators are retained, but tables and columns may need cleanup in your text editor.
How can I open the extracted TXT file?
Open the UTF-8 TXT file in Notepad, TextEdit, or another text editor. You can also copy the extracted PDF text into a word processor, notes app, or report.
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