PDF to Text
Copy all the text out of a PDF into a simple text file, page by page.
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How to use PDF to Text
- Choose a PDF file.
- Choose whether to mark each page.
- Press Extract text and download the .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the result empty?
Scanned PDFs contain pictures, not text. Run OCR PDF first.
Is formatting kept?
No. You get plain text lines in reading order.
Which encoding is used?
UTF-8, so every language is kept.
Are my files safe?
Your files are processed inside your browser and are never uploaded to our servers. Closing the tab removes everything from memory.