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Select TXT as your output format.
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Converting PDF to plain text strips all formatting and extracts just the raw text content. This is useful for data processing, text analysis, or when you need the content without any formatting overhead.
PDF (Portable Document Format, introduced in 1993) uses Flate, JPEG, JPEG2000, JBIG2, CCITT for embedded content compression. TXT (Plain Text File, introduced in 1963) uses None compression. PDF browser support: Universal (built-in PDF viewers in all major browsers). TXT browser support: Universal.
The quality impact depends on the specific settings used during conversion. TXT preserves full quality with lossless compression.
Typical PDF file size: A 10-page text document: ~100-300 KB; with images: ~1-10 MB. Typical TXT file size: A 10,000-word document: ~50-60 KB.
For the best conversion results, always start from the highest quality source file available. Converting from a previously compressed file compounds any existing compression artifacts. When in doubt, use higher quality settings — you can always re-convert at lower quality later, but you cannot recover quality that has been lost.
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SquishConvert supports over 358 file conversion combinations across images, documents, audio, and video.
Your converted .txt file maintains the best possible quality. No unnecessary compression or quality loss.
You get 3 free conversions per day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversions.
Most files convert in under 10 seconds. Larger files may take a bit longer depending on size.
Yes. Files are encrypted during transfer, processed on secure servers, and deleted immediately after conversion. We never store your files.
Currently, SquishConvert converts one file at a time. Batch conversion is coming soon — stay tuned!
Free users can convert files up to 10 MB. Pro users can convert files up to 500 MB.