Export PDF Text to TXT or Markdown | Rune

After extracting text from a PDF, you need to use it somewhere. Rune's PDF Text Extractor offers multiple export options for different workflows.

Available Export Formats

Plain Text (.txt)

• Universal format
• Works in any application
• No formatting
• Smallest file size

Markdown (.md)

• Lightweight formatting
• Headers, lists, emphasis
• Works with note apps and documentation
• Easy to convert to HTML

Clipboard Copy

• Instant paste
• No file download
• Quick for small extractions

How to Export

1. Extract text from your PDF.
2. Review the extracted content.
3. Choose export method:
   • "Copy" → clipboard
   • "Download TXT" → plain text file
   • "Download Markdown" → formatted file

When to Use Each Format

Format	Best For
Clipboard	Quick copy-paste
TXT	Simple documents, data processing
Markdown	Notes, documentation, structured content

Export Quality

All formats include:

• Complete extracted text
• Clean or Exact formatting (based on mode)
• Selected pages only (if specified)

Markdown Features

Markdown export includes:

• Document title as heading
• Extraction date
• Page count information
• Proper paragraph breaks

Integration with Other Tools

Plain Text

• Word processors (Word, Docs)
• Spreadsheets (for data)
• Any text editor
• Programming tools

Markdown

• Note apps (Obsidian, Notion)
• Documentation tools
• GitHub/GitLab
• Static site generators

Multiple Exports

You can export the same extraction multiple times:

• Download TXT for one use
• Download Markdown for another
• Copy for quick paste

No re-extraction needed.

Conclusion

Flexible export options make extracted text usable anywhere. Rune's PDF Text Extractor supports TXT, Markdown, and clipboard for complete workflow integration.