PDF to Text

Extract all selectable text from a PDF

This tool processes your files entirely in your browser. Your documents never leave your device.

Input

Drag & drop PDF files here

or Browse Files

PDF, PDFβ€’Max size: 100MB per file

Output

Upload a PDF file

About This Tool

Extract text from PDF documents with our free online PDF-to-text converter. Pull all selectable text content from PDF files for editing, searching, or data processing, working with documents created by Adobe Acrobat and all PDF applications.

Upload your PDF and instantly extract the complete text content. Preserves paragraph structure and reading order where possible. Copy the extracted text or download as a plain text file. Works best with digital PDFs that have embedded text layers.

All text extraction happens locally in your web browser. Your documents never upload to external servers, ensuring privacy for confidential contracts, proprietary reports, and sensitive business documents. No registration required.

Perfect for copying content from PDF reports, extracting text for translation, preparing content for text analysis, or migrating PDF content to other formats. Works with digitally-created PDFs from Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and other applications. For scanned image PDFs, use our OCR tools instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF to Text free?
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or usage limits. All tools are available at no charge.
Is it safe to use PDF to Text?
Yes, 100% safe. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server and never leave your device.
What is the maximum file size?
You can process files up to 100MB. Since everything runs in your browser, processing speed depends on your device.

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