WPS PDF to TXT converts PDF files into plain text files on Windows; this guide covers 2 core tasks, 0 available without membership and 2 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | No version threshold is listed for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
PDF to TXT converts the text content in a PDF file into a TXT file so you can review, copy, and edit the output in a text editor.
Core tasks include:
- Convert a PDF to TXT from the Convert tab.
- Choose the output location before the TXT file is generated.
This feature is useful when you need plain text for research notes, text archiving, follow-up editing, or content cleanup. TXT keeps text only, so the original layout, images, and complex objects are not preserved.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; no version threshold is listed |
| Network | No mandatory network connection for local conversion; internet access is needed to sign in to a membership account |
| Other | You need a PDF file that can be opened in WPS PDF; for scanned files, OCR is recommended before conversion |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS PDF and confirm that the Convert tab and PDF to TXT entry are visible at the top of the window |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Windows, WPS lets you export a PDF to TXT from the Convert tab and choose the output folder before conversion starts. For scanned PDFs, OCR is recommended first. | Microsoft Word can open PDFs that are mostly text and convert them into editable Word documents, but page and line breaks may differ from the original. An official desktop TXT export path is not described in the referenced page. | Google Drive can convert PDF and photo files to text on a computer, which is useful for text extraction workflows. | Notion can import a PDF into a page and convert its text into searchable content, but formatting may change and cleanup is often needed for complex files. | Adobe Acrobat provides a direct way to export a PDF as plain text and also describes using the Convert toolbar for this task. |
| Official Source | — | Edit a PDF | Convert PDF and photo files to text | Import data into Notion | How to convert PDFs to TXT files |
Advantage: The conversion entry is directly available in the WPS PDF toolbar.; You can choose the original folder or a custom folder before the TXT file is created.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to export text from a PDF into a local TXT file on Windows, WPS provides a direct in-app path and lets you set the save location before conversion. Other products can also help with text extraction or PDF import, but complex layouts and scanned files usually need extra cleanup regardless of the tool.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extracting article text | Students and researchers | Need to pull large blocks of text from a PDF for later editing | Export the PDF as TXT and continue editing in a text editor |
| 2 | Text archiving | Administrative staff and office users | Need a lightweight text copy for storage and search | Convert the PDF to TXT and save it to a selected folder |
| 3 | Exporting scanned content after OCR | Users working with scanned paper files | Scanned pages cannot be used directly as plain text | Run OCR first, then convert the PDF to TXT |
| 4 | Continuing edits in another tool | Editors and content teams | Need to revise the text in another editor | Open the exported TXT file in any text editor |
| 5 | Keeping text only | Users who only need the written content | Layout and images make later cleanup harder | Convert to TXT to keep text only |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Edit PDF files | Limited | Available |
| PDF to Word/Excel/PPT | Available | Available |
| PDF to image | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional PDF viewing and basic PDF tasks | Free | Suitable for basic PDF reading and entry-level PDF features |
| Frequent PDF editing or ongoing use of membership-limited features | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need a broader PDF workflow and more cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- Go to the WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- Review the available plans and feature differences, then choose the option that fits your workflow.
Source: WPS Office pricing page