PDF to Text
To extract text from a PDF, choose the file: every page's text layer is read in reading order, shown in a box you can copy, and downloadable as a .txt file, with word and page counts.
- Free
- No signup
- Runs in your browser
How to use PDF to Text
- 1Choose your file with the upload box above, or drag and drop it onto the box.
- 2Adjust the options; the preview updates as you change them.
- 3Click the main button to process the file in your browser.
- 4Download the result. Your original file is never changed or uploaded.
PDF to Text: questions people ask
Why is the extracted text jumbled?
Some PDFs store text in drawing order rather than reading order, especially multi-column layouts. Turn on 'Sort by position' to rebuild lines top to bottom.
Can it read scanned PDFs?
Not directly. Scans have no text layer; convert the page to an image and use Image to Text (OCR).
Is my data uploaded when I use the PDF to Text?
No. The PDF to Text runs entirely in your web browser, so your files stay on your device and work even on a slow connection.
Does the PDF to Text work on iPhone, Android and Mac?
Yes. The PDF to Text runs in any modern browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge or Firefox) on iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Mac, Windows and Chromebook. There is no app to install.
Is the PDF to Text free?
Yes. The PDF to Text is free with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.