PDF to Text
Extract all text from a PDF, edit it and download as TXT, DOCX or PDF.
Runs in your browser Free · No sign-up
or drop a PDF here
PDF · up to 50 MB
Processed in your browser – your files never leave your device.
How to use PDF to Text
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Upload your file
Drag and drop your file into the upload area or click "Choose file".
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Choose your options
Adjust the settings and click "Extract text".
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Download the result
Your file is ready in seconds. Download it – files are deleted automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. When a page has no text layer, the tool can run OCR (optical character recognition) to read the text from the page image.
Can I edit the extracted text?
Yes. The text opens in a large editor where you can search, replace and edit it before downloading it as TXT, DOCX or PDF.
Is PDF to Text free?
Yes. PDF to Text is completely free. There is no registration, no subscription and no watermark on your files.
Are my files safe?
Whenever possible your file is processed directly in your browser and never leaves your device. When server processing is needed, files are deleted automatically right after processing.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone – nothing to install.