Export PostgreSQL Data to TXT Easily
Withdata DBToFile is the ultimate PostgreSQL to TXT converter designed for seamless, fast, and flexible export of PostgreSQL database data to TXT files. Optimized for 2026, it supports Windows, Linux, and macOS with both GUI (point-and-click) and CLI (command line) modes, making it perfect for one-time exports and automated scheduled tasks alike.
Core Advantages
Blazing Fast: Convert millions of PostgreSQL rows to TXT in minutes
100% Local & Safe: All exports happen on your device—no data uploads
Full Flexibility: Support table/query export, batch processing, delimited TXT, and dynamic filenames
Cross-Platform: Works on Windows (32/64 bit), Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL/Fedora), macOS 64 bit
Easy to Use: Step-by-step GUI or scriptable CLI for automation & streams
Key PostgreSQL to TXT Export Features
DBToFile covers all your PostgreSQL to TXT needs with tailored export options for every use case—from single table exports to bulk, automated workflows with dynamic naming.
Easily extract data from any single PostgreSQL table to a TXT file with full control over file formatting. 📷
Simple 4-step GUI process: Connect to PostgreSQL → Select table → Set TXT options → Export
Customize delimiters: Comma, TAB, pipe (|), semicolon (;), hash (#), whitespace
Set file attributes: UTF-8 encoding, field names in header, date format, column mapping
Row controls: Export all rows, skip specific rows, set error tolerance
Turn any PostgreSQL SQL query result set into a TXT file—no need to save query results to a table first. 📷
Enter custom SQL queries (e.g., SELECT * FROM employees) and preview the first 20 rows
Apply the same TXT formatting options as table exports
Fast export of filtered/sorted PostgreSQL data directly to TXT
Combine data from multiple structurally similar PostgreSQL tables into a single TXT file for unified analysis. 📷
Select multiple similar tables from your PostgreSQL database in one click
Standardize column mapping and formatting across all selected tables
Merge data into a single TXT file with consistent delimiters and encoding
Bulk-export all or selected PostgreSQL tables to individual TXT files (one file per table) for efficient data distribution. 📷
Select multiple dissimilar/similar tables for batch processing
Set a single output folder for all TXT files
Apply global formatting rules to the entire batch
Automatically generate TXT files with table-named filenames
Create TXT files with auto-generated filenames including current date/time —ideal for scheduled backups and time-stamped data exports. 📷
Filename template variables: #yyyy# (year), #mm# (month), #dd# (day), #hh# (hour), #mi# (minute), #ss# (second)
Example: employees_#yyyy#_#mm#_#dd#.txt → employees_2026_01_01.txt
Support for table and query exports with dynamic naming
How to Export PostgreSQL to TXT (GUI Mode)
All PostgreSQL to TXT export types follow a simple, step-by-step GUI workflow —no technical expertise needed.
Step 1: Connect to Your PostgreSQL Database
Select PostgreSQL as the database type → Enter your PostgreSQL server, port, username, password, and target database (support for SSH/SSL) → Connect 📷
Step 2: Choose Your Export Type
Export From Table / Export From Query / Export Similar Tables / Export All Tables 📷
Step 3: Configure TXT File Settings
Set delimiter, filename (static/dynamic), encoding, header, column mapping 📷
Step 4: Export & Preview
Click Start Convert → View progress → Preview exported TXT file 📷
Automated PostgreSQL to TXT Export (CLI & Scheduled Tasks & AI Agents)
Save your export settings as a session file in GUI 📷
Run via command line on Windows/Linux/macOS
Schedule with Windows Task Scheduler or Linux/macOS Crontab
Perfect for automated daily/weekly backups with dynamic filenames 📷
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PostgreSQL to TXT — Quick Facts
About this database: PostgreSQL uses double-quoted identifiers and BYTEA for binary data.Default port: 5432Identifier quoting: "double quotes"Row limit syntax: LIMIT nDate / time types: timestamp, timestamptz, date, timeLarge text type: TEXTBinary type: BYTEACommand-line equivalent: pg_dump or COPY ... TO
Common Pitfalls When Exporting PostgreSQL to TXT
TXT has no fixed rule, so the delimiter or the fixed-width layout has to be defined before the export.
Fixed-width output needs a column width spec, and truncation is silent when a value is too long.
Line endings matter for legacy targets, which often accept CRLF only.
BYTEA columns export as hex escapes rather than raw bytes.
Arrays and JSONB columns arrive as a single text field and need a second pass to flatten.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What PostgreSQL versions does DBToFile support?
A: DBToFile support PostgreSQL 9.x, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
Q: How fast is DBToFile for large PostgreSQL databases?
A: Blazing fast—it can convert millions of rows to TXT in minutes on standard hardware.
Q: Can I export PostgreSQL to TXT on Linux or macOS?
A: Yes—DBToFile has native versions for Linux and macOS with full GUI/CLI support.
Q: Can I automate PostgreSQL to TXT exports?
A: Yes—save your export session and run it via CLI, then schedule with system task schedulers.
Q: Does DBToFile support pipe and semicolon delimiters?
A: Yes—it supports comma, TAB, pipe (|), semicolon (;), hash (#), and whitespace.