Save selectable text as a TXT file
Save selectable text as a TXT file. Configure the available options, inspect the result and download it from your browser.
How it works
- Choose the supported source file or files from your device.
- Use a PDF containing selectable text; run English OCR first for a scan.
- Export the TXT file and check reading order and missing sections.
This tool performs extract text in the shared PDF Studio workspace. Inspect the exported result before using it.
When to use this tool
Copy document text into a plain-text workflow.
What to check before sharing
Columns and positioned text may come out in an unexpected order. Images and layout are not preserved.
Supported files
Save selectable text as a TXT file.
Inputs: PDF. Performance depends on your device. Download important work before closing the browser; local storage is not a backup.
Troubleshooting
If the file will not open, check it in another PDF reader. If it is password-protected, use Remove a PDF password with a password you know. For scans that need selectable text, run Make a PDF searchable first.
Common questions
What is this tool useful for?
Copy document text into a plain-text workflow.
What should I check in the result?
Columns and positioned text may come out in an unexpected order. Images and layout are not preserved.
Which files can I use?
Supported inputs: PDF. Save selectable text as a TXT file.
Is this free?
Core tools require no account or subscription and add no watermark.
Do my documents leave my device?
Document processing runs in your browser. PDF Studio does not upload document files. Explicitly saved drafts and My files remain in this browser until deleted. Read aloud may use network-backed browser voices.