PDF tools
Extract text from a PDF
Pulls the selectable text from every page. Scanned PDFs without a text layer will come out empty.
Drop a file here, or click to browse
Stays on your device
Accepts
PDF files
Output
A .txt file
Good to know
- Extracts only the text already embedded in the PDF. There is no OCR, so scanned PDFs without a text layer come out empty.
- Layout and tables are not preserved.
- Works with normal PDFs; password-protected files must be unlocked first.
- Very large PDFs are limited only by your device's memory.
About
What is the PDF to Text?
PDF to Text extracts the selectable text from every page of a PDF into a .txt file.
Tips for best results
- Scanned PDFs have no text layer and will be empty.
- Layout isn't preserved — only text.
- Proofread numbers and tables.
Why use it
- ●Copy content without retyping.
- ●Search and reuse text.
- ●Private.
Common uses
- →Quoting from papers
- →Feeding text into other tools
- →Accessibility
How to use PDF to Text
- 1Drop a PDF.
- 2Click Extract.
- 3Download the .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
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