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PDF to Text
Pull selectable text out of a PDF for notes, search or editing. Copy the result or download a .txt file. For scanned pages with no text layer, run OCR PDF first.
- Secure, easy-to-use, no software download
- Files are automatically deleted after processing
- Works on desktop and mobile
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Supported: PDF · Max 100 MB
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How to use PDF to Text
Extract the text
The tool reads text from each page in order.
Copy or download TXT
Paste into your notes app or save extracted.txt.
Why use PDF to Text
- Fast text extraction in the browser
- Copy to clipboard or download TXT
- Pairs with OCR PDF for scanned documents
Privacy for PDF to Text
We try private browser processing when possible. If the server path is used, files are kept only long enough to finish the job and then deleted automatically.
PDF to Text FAQs
Simple answers about this tool
Why is the text empty?
The PDF is likely a scan or image-only. Use OCR PDF to add a text layer, then extract again.
Is layout preserved?
Plain text keeps reading order as best as possible; complex multi-column layouts may need cleanup.
What file types does PDF to Text accept?
This tool accepts: PDF.
Do I need to install software?
No browser plugin is required. Some advanced server tools need programs like LibreOffice, qpdf or Tesseract installed on the host machine.