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Convert pdf documents into plain text files

February 25th, 2010

There appeared so many file types that we sometimes feel confused. Every file extension has its advantages and drawbacks. Every file type serves its own purposes. However, from time to time we need to turn one file type into another. In other words, we need to convert files. It does not matter what is the source file extension. You need to have target file as a certain file type. If we a re talking about documents and text files, then plain text files are the most common, as it is easy to use text without tags and formatting features.

People often use pdf files in their work. Most pricelists and booklets are made in Adobe Acrobat. We often download documents in pdf extension. However, it is not always possible to extract text from Acrobat documents. In other words text selection tool does not always work. But what if you need to have this text in MS Word to be further edited and used in your work?

This is when PDF2TXT comes into play. If you have to often convert pdf documents into plain text files, you will not find a better solution than PDF2TXT to fulfill such tasks. This is a simple utility which, however, does a good job in converting files.

Use PDF2TXT to convert pdf docs

Use PDF2TXT to convert pdf docs

PDF2TXT is a reliable tool to convert pdf files

PDF2TXT is a reliable tool to convert pdf files

If you have a look at PDF2TXT you will not find any menus and functions which might be unclear to use. You will not find extra functions which you will never use. Indeed, why pay for features which you do not need? Now, it is not a good time to overpay.

PDF2TXT will certainly make your life easier. You will not need to waste time to visit forums or email tech support. There is nothing in this program that you cannot understand. So, let’s review basic features of PDF2TXT.

In order to start conversion process you should first select relevant files. Find Add files button, press it and make a choice. In PDF2TXT you can make a multiple choice, i.e. add several files to be converted. If you have to deal with huge volumes of information, this can save you a couple of minutes.

It is also possible to select a folder to which PDF2TXT will save converted/target files. By default, converted files will be saved to the same folder as source pdf files. Alternatively, you may create a separate folder.

Creation of bat file will help you save time as running a bat file means running PDF2TXT with certain parameters and adjustments.

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