How do I convert PDF to TXT?

Upload your PDF file above, click Convert, and download the TXT result instantly. No account or software needed.

Is converting PDF to TXT free?

Yes, 3 conversions per day are free with no account required. For more, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.

Are my files stored or shared?

No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.

Do I need to install anything?

No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

OmniConvert

Convert PDF to Text

Extract all text content from a PDF as a plain .txt file

Drop a file or click to browse

Accepted: .pdf

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About this conversion

Extract all text content from a PDF as a plain .txt file. This converter processes your PDF file server-side and returns a TXT file instantly — no account, no software installation, and no file storage. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.

How to convert PDF to TXT

1. Upload — drag your PDF file onto the converter above, or click to browse.
2. Convert — press Convert. Processing happens on secure servers in seconds.
3. Download — your TXT file downloads automatically. No sign-up required.

Convert PDF to TXT from the command line

curl --fail-with-body \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -F "file=@input.pdf" \
  -F "conversionId=pdf-to-text" \
  https://www.omniconvert.cloud/api/convert -o output.txt

The API needs a token from a credit pack, and each API conversion uses one credit. Converting on this page stays free. API documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert PDF to TXT?: Upload your PDF file above, click Convert, and download the TXT result instantly. No account or software needed.
Is converting PDF to TXT free?: Yes, 3 conversions per day are free with no account required. For more, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.
Are my files stored or shared?: No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.
Do I need to install anything?: No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

No account needed · Credits never expire · Share your token link across devices