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Convert PDF to text

Extract the text of every page to copy or save as a .txt file.

  • Files never leave your device
  • Free, no signup, no watermark
  • Works on any browser

How to convert PDF to text

  1. 1Choose your PDF
  2. 2Review the extracted text
  3. 3Copy it or download a .txt file

About PDF to Text

Extract all the text from a PDF, with optional page markers, then copy it or download a .txt file. Works with any language. For scans, run OCR first to make the text readable.

Useful for

  • Reuse text from a report
  • Feed a document into another tool
  • Quote a long passage
  • Search a document’s text

Frequently asked questions

Nothing was extracted. Why?+

The PDF is probably a scan (an image of text). Run OCR PDF first to make it searchable.

Is it free?+

Yes, completely free: no signup, no watermark, no paywall at download.

Are my files uploaded to a server?+

No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.

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