PDF to Text
Extract plain text from a PDF.
or drop PDF file here
Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
How to PDF to Text
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Select your PDF file
Click “Select PDF file” or drag and drop into the box above.
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Choose your options
Choose whether to keep the page layout and whether to mark where each page starts.
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Download
Run the tool, check the result and save it to your computer or phone. Nothing is ever uploaded.
About PDF to Text
Copy all the text out of a PDF as a plain .txt file, for searching, quoting or pasting into another document.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the result empty?
The PDF is probably a scan: its pages are pictures of text, not text. Extracting that needs OCR, which this tool doesn't do.
Why are some words joined or out of order?
PDFs store text as positioned fragments, not paragraphs. Multi-column layouts and tables can come out in reading order that differs from what you see; try the layout option.
Are my files uploaded?
No. PDF to Text runs entirely in your browser: your files are processed on your device and never sent to a server.
Is it free?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Is there a file size limit?
There's no upload limit, because nothing is uploaded. Very large files are limited only by your device's memory.