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Accurate extraction
Text, headings and paragraphs from your PDF transfer to the output exactly. Converting PDF to text keeps your content intact.
PDF to Text Converter
Extract readable content from any document in moments.
Drop your file here to start
Supports PDF files
Size up to 100 MB
Supports PDF files
Size up to 100 MB
How to convert PDF to text
Three steps, no software needed.
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Upload your PDF file
Drag and drop your document or select it from your computer or phone. Upload your PDF and the tool does the rest.
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Choose your output format
Select plain text (TXT), Word or searchable PDF as your output.
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Download the result
Save the PDF to text file to your device or copy the content directly.
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What makes our PDF to text converter different
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OCR for scanned files
Scanned documents and image-based PDFs are processed with optical character recognition to extract text from PDF files accurately.
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Multiple output formats
Export as plain text for raw content, Word for easy editing, or searchable PDF to add an OCR text layer to scanned documents.
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Works everywhere
Runs on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Turn PDF into text from any browser.
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No registration
Use our free PDF to text converter without signing up. No email, no trial, no fees.
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Secure processing
Your files are deleted after the PDF to text conversion is complete.
Frequently asked questions
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Convert PDF to text free of charge
Extract every word from your document. Works with scanned files too. No account needed.