When using PDF to TXT, the most common questions are about formatting, images, and editing the result; this section includes 3 FAQs and a short glossary.
FAQ
Why does the converted TXT file not keep the original layout?
- TXT is a plain text format, so it keeps text only and does not support the original PDF layout, fonts, images, or complex objects.
- If you need to keep more formatting, use an export format that is better suited to editable document layouts.
- If you mainly need the text for copying, searching, or further editing, TXT is usually easier to work with.
Are images in the PDF converted into the TXT file too?
- No. A TXT file contains text only.
- Images, charts, and other non-text elements in the PDF are ignored.
- If the document is mainly made of scanned images, run OCR first and then export the text if needed.
Can I keep editing the TXT file after conversion?
- Yes. The generated TXT file can be opened in common text editors.
- After opening it, you can revise, copy, organize, or save it in another text format.
- If the extracted text is incomplete, check whether the original PDF is a scanned or image-based file.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| TXT | A plain text file format that stores text only and does not keep complex layout or images. |
| OCR | Optical Character Recognition, used to turn text in scanned pages or images into editable text. |
| Original Folder | The same folder where the current PDF file is stored. |