PDF to Text Converter
Extract the embedded text from any PDF in seconds. Paste it, copy it, or download it as a plain .txt file — the whole job runs in your browser.
Honest note: this tool extracts the embedded text layer of a PDF. It is not OCR and not a Word converter — a scanned-image PDF has no text layer to extract, so it will return little or nothing.
Your file is read in your browser only — it is never uploaded.
Extracted text will appear here
Extracted text
How to use
- Choose a PDF file from your device — it is read locally, never uploaded.
- Click Extract Text and wait a moment while each page is read.
- Copy the text, or click Download .txt to save it as a plain text file.
Frequently asked questions
Can this tool read scanned PDFs?
No — and that is honest, not a limitation we hide. Scanned PDFs are pictures of text with no text layer, so there is nothing to extract. You need OCR for those, which this tool does not do.
Does it convert PDF to Word?
No. It extracts plain text, which you can paste into Word, Google Docs or any editor. Formatting, images and layout are not preserved.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is opened with a PDF reader that runs in your browser, and the text is extracted on your device. Nothing leaves your computer.
What if the PDF is password-protected?
Password-protected PDFs cannot be opened by this tool. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, then extract the text here.
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