Convert TXT to PDF
Free, fast and secure: convert TXT to PDF right in your browser.
Package your TXT as a portable PDF
Converting TXT to PDF wraps your content in a fixed-layout document that looks identical on every device and is ready to print, sign or archive.
How to convert TXT to PDF
- 1 Drop your TXT file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to PDF automatically: no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new PDF file instantly.
TXT vs PDF
| Feature | TXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| MIME type | text/plain | application/pdf |
| Best for | Notes, logs and raw content where formatting does not matter. | Sharing, printing and archiving finished documents with a fixed layout. |
About the formats
Plain text
TXT is plain, unformatted text that opens instantly in any editor on any device. It carries no styling, just the raw characters, which makes it universal and future-proof.
Strengths
- Opens everywhere, instantly
- Tiny files
- Future-proof and universal
Limitations
- No formatting or images
- No layout control
- Not suited to rich documents
Best for: Notes, logs and raw content where formatting does not matter.
PDF document
PDF is the universal document format. It locks in fonts, layout and images so a file looks identical on any device, which makes it the standard for sharing and printing.
Strengths
- Looks identical everywhere
- Ideal for printing and signing
- Opens on every device
Limitations
- Hard to edit without tools
- Reflows poorly on small screens
- Text extraction can be messy
Best for: Sharing, printing and archiving finished documents with a fixed layout.