Convert PDF to text
Strip a document down to its words. Formatting, images and layout are dropped, leaving plain text that is easy to search, copy or pass to another program.
How to convert PDF to text
Upload the PDF you want the text from.
Run the extraction.
Download the .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
Nothing was extracted — why?
The PDF is probably a scan, which holds images of text rather than text. Run OCR first to recognise it.
Is the layout preserved?
No. This produces plain text by design. Use PDF to Word if you need the layout.
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Files you upload without an account are processed and then deleted automatically — they are never added to anyone's storage and are not used to train anything. Transfers are encrypted in both directions. Create a free account if you would rather keep your documents in a private vault, or see the pricing plans for unlimited use.