PDF to text

Extract selectable text from PDF pages into a plain text file. Save the words without page styling, images or document formatting.

Drop your PDF here

or choose a file from your device

PDF documents · 20 MB per file · One file at a time

Your files are private and temporary. You can delete them as soon as you’re done.

How to pdf to text

  1. Upload a PDF with selectable text.
  2. Choose all pages or enter a page range.
  3. Extract and review the text, then download a UTF-8 TXT file.

Previewing is free. Your daily download allowance and any available passes are shown when your file is ready. See pricing.

A few useful answers

Can I extract text from a scan?

Image-only scans need OCR first. Use OCR PDF to make a searchable PDF, then upload that result here.

Will tables and columns keep their layout?

Plain text does not preserve document formatting. Reading order, columns and tables may need adjustment after extraction.

When are my files deleted?

Your task shows the exact expiry time. Files are removed automatically after expiry, or you can use “Delete now” to remove them sooner.

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