PDF to Text
Pull the written content of a PDF into a plain .txt file. Scanned documents need OCR first.
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This tool processes your files in your browser. We never upload them.
How to pdf to text
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Choose a file
Pick from your device or drag it onto the page. It is opened in your browser and is not uploaded.
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Tune the settings
Set the options you need. Everything runs inside your browser.
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Save the result
Download the finished file directly to your device.
About PDF to Text
Extracting text copies the words out of a PDF into a plain text file, ready to paste into another document, search or analyze. It works on PDFs that contain real text, such as exports from word processors and websites.
Scanned documents are pictures of pages, so they contain no text to extract. Run them through OCR PDF first, then extract the text.
Tips
- If the result is empty, your PDF is probably a scan. Use OCR PDF first.
- Plain text does not keep fonts, images or page layout.
- Columns and tables may come out in reading order rather than as they look on the page.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the text file empty?
The PDF is probably a scan made of pictures. Recognize its text with OCR PDF first.
Is formatting kept?
No. You get plain text only, without fonts, images or layout.
Are my files uploaded?
Our tools process your files in your browser and we never upload them.
Do I need an account?
No. There is nothing to sign up for, and the tools are free to use.