PDF to Text Converter
Extract the text from a PDF to copy it or save it as a .txt file, entirely in your browser.
Drop a file here, or click to chooseYou can also click this area and paste a copied file.
Processed in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.
About this tool
Pull the text out of a PDF so you can copy it, search it or reuse it. Optionally mark where each page starts, then copy the result or download it as a text file. The file is read in your browser. If the PDF is a scan, the tool tells you to use OCR instead.
How to use it
- Choose a PDF file.
- Choose whether to mark page starts, then click Extract text.
- Copy the text or download the .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The file is processed locally in your browser.
Why is the result empty?
The PDF is probably a scan made of images. Use the OCR PDF tool to recognise the text first.
Is the layout kept?
Line breaks are kept where the PDF marks them, but columns and tables become plain lines of text.