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Convert PDF to ASCII Text Feature

Easily convert your PDF documents into ASCII text with our straightforward feature. This tool streamlines your workflow, allowing you to extract and use text from any PDF file seamlessly.

Key Features

Simple conversion process that requires no technical skills
Maintains the integrity of the original document's text
Supports a wide range of PDF formats
Fast processing time for efficient workflow
User-friendly interface for easy navigation

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Extracting text for editing or repurposing in new documents
Converting documents for compatibility with text-based applications
Archiving important information in an accessible format
Facilitating data analysis by exporting text into spreadsheets or databases
Assisting in accessibility by providing text for screen readers

This feature solves your problem of accessing and using text from PDF files. It removes the barriers between you and your content, allowing for easy adaptation and manipulation. By converting your PDFs to ASCII text, you can elevate your productivity and ensure your important information is always at your fingertips.

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How to Convert PDF to ASCII Text

Converting PDF files to ASCII text can be a useful feature when you need to extract plain text from a PDF document. With pdfFiller, you can easily convert your PDF files to ASCII text format in just a few simple steps.

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Login to your pdfFiller account or sign up for a new account if you don't have one already.
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Once you're logged in, click on the 'My Forms' tab at the top of the page.
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Select the PDF file that you want to convert to ASCII text from your list of forms.
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After selecting the PDF file, click on the 'More' button located at the top right corner of the page.
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From the dropdown menu, choose the 'Convert to ASCII Text' option.
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Wait for the conversion process to complete. This may take a few moments depending on the size of your PDF file.
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Once the conversion is finished, you will be able to download the converted ASCII text file.
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Open the downloaded ASCII text file using any text editor or word processing software to view the extracted plain text from your PDF.

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Choose the PDF file that you want to convert. Select TXT as the format you want to convert your PDF file to. Click “Convert” to convert your PDF file.
The easiest way is to do a File > Save As and choose Plain text. Alternatively you can copy and paste your text into Notepad (you will find this under Programs > Accessories).
Click Edit Select All. Click Edit Copy. Click Start Programs Accessories Notepad. This opens the Notepad program. Click Edit Paste. Turn on the Word-wrap feature in the Format drop-down menu. Save the resume as your name. Txt (for example, John Gill. Txt).

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