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PDF to Text

Download text from a PDF as a .txt file.

Files are deleted automatically after processing

Drop the file here

or click to choose · max 20 MB · PDF

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Extract the text from your PDF as plain text (.txt) for free and online. Ideal for copying, editing or reusing the writing in a document. Works best on text-based PDFs; your files are deleted automatically after processing.

How it works

  1. Drag your PDF into the area above, or select it.
  2. Press "Start".
  3. Download or copy the extracted text.

Frequently asked questions

Is extracting text from PDF free?

Yes, PDF text extraction is completely free and requires no sign-up.

Do scanned PDFs work?

Text-based PDFs give the best result; for scanned images use the OCR tool instead.

Is formatting preserved?

Plain text is extracted; visual layout and formatting are not carried over.

Are my files safe?

Uploaded files are used only for this operation and deleted automatically afterwards.