PDF to RTF/Text

Extract one PDF to RTF or plain TXT via Stirling-PDF. Primarily text extraction; complex layouts may flatten.

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Drag and drop your PDF file here or click to browse

Supported: .pdf files only

Conversion Tips

Prefer text-based PDFs

Selectable text extracts more reliably than image-only scanned pages.

Choose RTF vs TXT by need

Use RTF when basic styling helps; use TXT for scripts, pasting, or lightweight reuse.

Expect flattened layouts

Multi-column pages and dense tables may become a linear text stream—review after download.

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RTF or TXT output

Select rich text or plain text before converting.

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Text-focused extraction

Primarily extracts readable text rather than rebuilding a full visual layout.

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No OCR step

The tool does not recognize text from scanned images; it converts existing extractable content.

What this tool does

PDF to RTF/Text extracts content from a single PDF into editable RTF or plain TXT for reuse in editors, scripts, or notes.

Use it when you need the words more than a pixel-perfect layout—complex pages may flatten.

How to use

Upload one PDF

Select or drag a .pdf file into the upload area.

Choose RTF or TXT

Continue, then pick the output format that fits your workflow.

Convert and download

Run conversion and open the result in a text or word processor.

Supported inputs and output

Input: one .pdf file and an output format (rtf | txt). Output: one .rtf or .txt file.

Approximate upload limit is about 100 MB per request.

Processing and privacy

Your PDF is posted over HTTPS to /api/converter/pdf-to-text and processed temporarily on Toolomix servers via Stirling-PDF, then returned as a download.

Toolomix does not publish a verified universal retention clock for every conversion. See the Privacy Policy for how uploads and logs are handled.

Limitations

Known limits

  • Single PDF per request—no batch conversion
  • Primarily text extraction; complex layouts may flatten
  • No OCR; scanned image pages convert poorly
  • No password / encrypted-PDF unlock field
  • Uploads near or above ~100 MB may be rejected

Troubleshooting

If conversion fails, confirm the file opens as a PDF locally, remove encryption, and keep the upload under ~100 MB.

If the output is empty, the PDF may be scan-only—try a text-based source instead.

PDF to RTF FAQ

What endpoint converts my file?

The browser posts to /api/converter/pdf-to-text with outputFormat set to rtf or txt. Toolomix processes the PDF through Stirling-PDF and returns the download.

Does this run OCR on scanned pages?

No. There is no OCR. Image-only scanned PDFs usually produce little or no usable text.

Will formatting match the PDF?

Not always. This is primarily text extraction; complex layouts may flatten into a simpler reading order.

Can I unlock a password-protected PDF here?

No. There is no password field. Remove encryption before uploading.

What files can I download?

An .rtf or .txt file, depending on the format you select.

Is there a size limit?

Uploads are limited to about 100 MB by server middleware. Larger files may be rejected.

Can I convert multiple PDFs in one request?

No. Upload one PDF per conversion.

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