PDF to TEXT
Pull all selectable text out of a PDF into a plain-text file. Client-side.
Runs in your browserUpdated
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Open your browser's Network tab and watch: your file never leaves this page. Or load this tool, turn off your internet, and it still works.
Drop files, paste, or click to browse
Files are processed in your browser — they never leave your device.
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How to pdf to text
Pull all selectable text out of a PDF into a plain-text file. Client-side. To use PDF to TEXT: 1) add your file by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) pick the output format and quality, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Verify extracted PDF text
Selectable text can still come out in the wrong reading order. Compare headings, columns, lists, and page breaks against the PDF. Correct joined words and stray symbols before searching, quoting, or reusing the TXT file.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is PDF to TEXT free to use?
- Yes. PDF to TEXT is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
- Are my files safe and private?
- Completely. PDF to TEXT processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. PDF to TEXT works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.