PDF to Text

Upload a PDF to extract text

Drag & drop or select your PDF document

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How to use the PDF to Text tool

Using our PDF to Text is incredibly easy and entirely free. We designed our PDF Tools specifically for everyday users who need to get things done quickly without downloading complicated software or registering for an account.

Upload your PDF: Select or drag and drop the PDF you want to extract text from.
Extract the text: The tool reads every page and pulls out all the selectable text for you.
Copy or download: Copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

100% Secure

Your files are encrypted and automatically deleted from our servers after 1 hour. Your privacy is guaranteed.

Lightning Fast

We use high-performance cloud processing to ensure your files are ready in seconds, not minutes.

Works on Mobile

No app installation needed. Use our tools seamlessly on iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it keep the original formatting?

It extracts the readable text content; complex layouts, columns, and tables are flattened into plain text you can clean up as needed.

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

It extracts real, selectable text. For scanned image-only PDFs with no text layer, use our Image to Text (OCR) tool instead.

Can I download the result?

Yes. You can copy the text or download it as a .txt file to use anywhere.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Text is extracted directly in your browser, so your document remains completely private.

Is PDF to Text free?

Yes. It is completely free with no limits or sign-up.