How to convert PRC to TXT
- Add your .PRC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TXT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TXT file.
What to expect
- DRM-protected
.prcfiles (Amazon purchases) cannot be converted - only DRM-free files from sources like Project Gutenberg work. - All formatting is lost: headings, bold, italics, tables, images, and footnotes are stripped; the output is raw body text only.
- If the goal is to preserve structure for reading on a modern device, convert to EPUB or DOCX instead of TXT.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a DRM-protected PRC file to TXT?
No. DRM locks the file to your Amazon account and blocks all converters, including Calibre. Only DRM-free PRC files can be converted.
What is the difference between `.prc` and `.mobi`?
They are byte-for-byte the same format -
.prc is simply the older Palm OS extension for Mobipocket files. Calibre treats both identically.Will the TXT file contain all of the book text?
Yes, all body text is preserved. What is lost is formatting - headings, bold, italics, images, footnotes, and navigation structure.
Why does Calibre show an error when converting my PRC file?
The most common cause is DRM. If the file came from Amazon, it is DRM-protected and Calibre will refuse to convert it; DRM-free files convert without issues.
