PDF to Text Converter: Convert to TXT Files

PDF documents are useful for storing valuable data and sharing it with other people. However, PDFs don’t scale well for eBooks, and they’re more difficult to customize than text files. With PDFSimpli, you can convert any PDF to TXT for effortless editing and style changes. All you need to get started are our easy-to-use PDF to text tools.

How To Convert PDF to Text

Thanks to our intuitive Convert PDF to Word tool, you can transform the information in your PDF to an editable Word document in seconds. Afterward, you can format paragraphs, change fonts, alter the size of text and make tons of other changes in Word.

Create a Word Document From a PDF

Here’s how to convert a PDF to text for Word:

1. Go to our PDFSimpli Convert PDF to Word page.
2. Drag and drop your PDF onto the screen. You can also look through your files for the PDF manually.
3. Wait a moment for our tool to scan the text in the PDF.
4. When you’re ready to proceed, click the “Convert” button on the top-right corner of the screen.

In four simple steps, your PDF is now a versatile DOCX document. This document is compatible with numerous versions of Microsoft Word, including Word 2010, Word 2019 and Office 365.

Create a TXT Text File

One way to create a TXT file is to use the Save As command in Microsoft Word. Go to File>Save As and choose a save location. Type a name for your document and select Plain Text (.txt) from the drop-down menu.

PDFSimpli also lets you scan PDF files and save them in TXT format directly. Afterward, download them to your computer and use them for any project!

How To Save a PDF to Text Format

Some paid PDF editors such as Adobe Acrobat allow you to save PDF files as text documents. However, the fact you have to pay for them may make it hard for you to use these tools. A better solution is to go to our versatile Convert PDF to Text tool that’s available online for free. All you have to do is drag your PDF onto the screen and we take care of the rest. Voila, an easy to edit text file in seconds!

How To Edit and Add Text in PDF Files

With PDFSimpli, you can do even more than simply convert a PDF to text. You can also make changes to the PDF directly inside our app. Here’s how:

1. Drag and drop your PDF to the PDFSimpli interface.
2. At the top of the screen, select one of the helpful tools to perform edits.
3. Highlight, add, erase or edit the text using the appropriate tool.
4. Once you’re satisfied, click “Convert” to finish transforming the PDF into a text document.

Our versatile tools allow you to make other changes as well, such as adding an e-signature or an image. You can save the finished document as DOCX, PDF, PNG, JPEG or another file.

How To Copy Text From a PDF

Once you’ve scanned your PDF into PDFSimpli, you can select any text within the document quickly. Just use the “Select Field” tool to highlight the portion of text you want to copy. Then, press Ctrl + C to copy it to the clipboard.

Next, open a text editor such as WordPad or Microsoft Word. Click the area where you want to add the text and press Ctrl + V to paste it into your document. Now you can save the text as a TXT file or a DOCX file.

How To Convert PDF to Text on Mac and PC

Text files are compatible with Windows PCs and Apple devices. That means you can save your PDF as a TXT file using PDFSimpli, and virtually any client, customer or coworker will be able to read it. Later, you can use WordPad for Windows and TextEdit for Mac to make changes to the TXT files.

Our PDFSimpli tools are available online for Windows and Apple laptops, smartphones and tablets. Just visit our website and choose the Convert PDF to Text tool to get started! Turning PDF files into rich, beautiful text can be as easy as 1-2-3.

Lisa Bowlin Staff Writer

Lisa Bowlin is a staff writer at WorkSimpli. Her background in Business Operations motivates her to improve access to legal advice in underserved groups, especially in areas like business formation...