From PDF
PDF to Text
Export selectable text in a reusable document format.
Free to use · Files stay on your device · No signup
This tool works in your browser. Enable JavaScript to select files and create your download.
How to use PDF to Text
- Choose a PDF containing selectable text, or run OCR first if it is scanned.
- Review the output notes for PDF to Text.
- Process the PDF and download the converted file or page images.
What you need
Choose PDF files.
Your result
A TXT document containing extracted text.
Before you start
This exports selectable text, not the original document layout, images, or styling.
Questions about PDF to Text
How do I use PDF to Text?
Choose a PDF containing selectable text, or run OCR first if it is scanned. Review the output notes for PDF to Text. Process the PDF and download the converted file or page images.
What does PDF to Text produce?
A TXT document containing extracted text.
What should I check before using PDF to Text?
This exports selectable text, not the original document layout, images, or styling.
Are my files uploaded?
Document processing runs on your device. The website downloads its code and processing engines, but the tools do not upload your documents.