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File2Text

Freemium#32 of 69 in File Conversion Software

File2Text: An offline Mac converter for turning mixed files and scans into usable text. Ranked #32 of 69 in File Conversion Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for local Mac conversion to Markdown or plain text.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Local Mac conversion to Markdown or plain text
Free plan
Yes
Batch conversion
Yes
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Converts more than 50 formats to Markdown or plain text
- Batch conversion, watched folders, and Finder Quick Actions
- Local OCR and structure preservation work offline
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS
- Output is limited to Markdown or plain text
- The free tier's limits are not specified

Our verdict on File2Text

File2Text is a Mac desktop app for converting documents, spreadsheets, presentations, eBooks, images, and other file types into Markdown or plain text. Its focus is useful for people preparing source material for AI pipelines, moving legacy files into Markdown repositories, or extracting text from scans. It works locally and offline, so the conversion workflow does not depend on cloud processing. That makes it a fit for solo users and small teams whose work is centered on a Mac and text output, rather than broad cross-platform file conversion.

Its conversion tools cover more than 50 formats, with batch processing for mixed file types and folders. OCR handles scanned documents and images, while hybrid extraction combines embedded text with OCR. File2Text also aims to retain document structure such as headings, lists, tables, and columns. For recurring workflows, a watched folder can automatically convert new files, and a Finder Quick Action offers a direct way to start conversions. These features suit users with repeated local conversion tasks; those who need to preserve the original file type or produce other output formats should look elsewhere.

The free tier is available, and the vendor lists a Full Version, but the published plan information does not specify the free tier's limits or describe what the full unlock includes. Integrations named for the product include Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, Obsidian, and Notion imports, which align with text-focused publishing and note workflows. Email is the listed support channel. Choose File2Text when offline Mac conversion, OCR, and structured text output are the priorities. It is a narrower choice for anyone who needs a Windows or web app, cloud conversion, or more varied output formats.

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File2Text pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026.

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File2Text fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Max file size	Not verified
Batch conversion	Yes
Cloud conversion	No
API access	Not verified
OCR conversion	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, Obsidian, Notion imports
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	greatapps.store
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

File2Text integrations

File2Text lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Hugo
Jekyll
Gatsby
Obsidian
Notion imports

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