PDF to Text
Extract text from PDF documents instantly. Free online PDF to TXT converter with OCR support for scanned files. Privacy-first.
Upload PDF File
How to Use
Upload PDF
Select your PDF file from your device.
Extract Text
The tool automatically processes the file and extracts all available text.
Copy or Download
Copy the extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
About This Tool
Need to extract text from a PDF document? Our PDF to Text converter makes it simple to pull plain text content from any PDF file. It's perfect for data analysis, content migration, or simply getting editable text from read-only documents.
This tool runs entirely in your browser using advanced client-side technology, ensuring your sensitive documents never leave your device. It even includes built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to handle scanned documents and images automatically.
Use Cases
Content Migration
Quickly move content from legacy PDF documents into a CMS or database.
Data Analysis
Extract raw text for natural language processing or text analysis tools.
Scanned Documents
Convert scanned contracts or letters into editable text using our built-in OCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this handle scanned PDFs?
Yes! If the tool detects that a page is an image (scanned), it automatically uses OCR to recognize and extract the text.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF files are never uploaded to our servers.
Is formatting preserved?
This tool focuses on extracting raw text for maximum compatibility. If you need to preserve layout, try our PDF to HTML/Word tools.