PDF to Text Converter
Extract text content from PDF documents quickly and accurately. Convert PDF files to plain text format for editing, analysis, and content management.
Upload PDF File
Drag and drop your PDF file here, or click to select
Maximum file size: 50MB. Supports PDF files only.
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How to Extract Text from PDF Files
Our PDF to text converter makes it easy to extract readable content from any PDF document. Follow these simple steps to convert PDF files to editable text format instantly.
Upload PDF File
Drag and drop your PDF document or click to select the file from your device. Supports both text-based and scanned PDF documents.
Extract Text
Our advanced text extraction engine processes your PDF and extracts all readable content while maintaining formatting and structure.
Download Text File
Download the extracted text as a TXT file or copy it directly to your clipboard for immediate use in other applications.
Privacy Protected
All text extraction happens locally in your browser. Your PDF files never leave your device.
Lightning Fast
Extract text from PDF files in seconds with our optimized processing engine.
OCR Capable
Advanced OCR technology extracts text from scanned documents and images.
Format Preservation
Maintains text structure, paragraphs, and formatting during extraction.
Mobile Friendly
Works perfectly on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
No Registration
Start extracting text immediately without creating accounts or providing personal information.
Why Extract Text from PDFs?
Content Analysis & Research
Extract text for research purposes, data analysis, and content mining. Perfect for academic research, market analysis, and document processing workflows.
Document Editing & Repurposing
Convert PDF content to editable text for modifications, translations, and content repurposing. Ideal for content creators, translators, and document editors.
Accessibility & Screen Readers
Make PDF content accessible to users with visual impairments by converting to screen reader-friendly text formats. Improve document accessibility compliance and inclusivity.
Data Integration & Automation
Integrate PDF text extraction into automated workflows and data processing systems. Essential for business process automation and document management systems.
Upload PDF Document
Drag & drop or click to select
Extract Text
Process with OCR if needed
Download Text
Get your extracted content
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about extracting text from PDF files
How do I extract text from a PDF file?
Simply upload your PDF file by dragging and dropping it into the extraction area, and click "Extract Text". Our tool will process the document and provide you with the extracted text content that you can copy or download.
Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?
Yes! Our PDF to text converter includes advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology that can extract text from scanned documents, images, and PDFs that contain non-selectable text.
Is PDF text extraction free?
Yes, our PDF to text extraction tool is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, subscription requirements, or limitations on the number of files you can process.
Will the text formatting be preserved?
Our extraction tool maintains basic text structure including paragraphs and line breaks. While complex formatting like fonts and colors may not be preserved, the readable content structure is maintained for easy editing.
What file formats can I get the extracted text in?
You can download the extracted text as a TXT file, copy it directly to your clipboard, or export it in various formats including plain text, structured text, or formatted text depending on your needs.
Is my data secure during text extraction?
Absolutely! All text extraction happens directly in your browser using client-side processing. Your PDF files never get uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security for your documents.
What's the file size limit for PDF text extraction?
You can extract text from PDF files up to 50MB in size. This accommodates most documents including large reports, books, and multi-page documents with extensive text content.
Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?
Currently, our text extraction tool works with unprotected PDF files. If your PDF is password-protected, you'll need to remove the password protection first before extracting the text content.
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