Free PDF to Text Converter

Pull the text out of any PDF in seconds. Copy it or download a .txt — free.

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PDF to Text Converter: The Complete Guide

Get the text out of any PDF without retyping. This tool reads the selectable text from your PDF and gives it back as plain text you can copy or save as a .txt file — all in your browser.

How to use this PDF to Text converter

  1. Upload your PDF file.
  2. Click Extract Text.
  3. Copy the result or download it as a .txt file.

Features

  • Extracts text from every page, in order.
  • One-click copy or .txt download.
  • No upload — your PDF stays on your device.
  • Free and works on any device.

About scanned PDFs

If a PDF is a scan (an image of a page), it has no selectable text, so nothing can be extracted directly — it would need OCR first. Digitally-created PDFs extract cleanly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I extract text from a PDF?

Upload your PDF, click Extract Text, then copy the result or download it as a .txt file. It runs in your browser.

Can it read scanned PDFs?

No — scanned PDFs are images with no selectable text and need OCR first. Digital PDFs extract perfectly.

Is it free and private?

Yes. It's free with no signup, and the PDF is processed on your device — nothing is uploaded.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, it works on phones, tablets, and desktops.

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