PDF to Text
Pull the text out of a PDF and save it as a text (TXT) file.
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How to use PDF to Text
- Select one PDF file or drop it on this page.
- There are no options to set: just click “PDF to Text”.
- Download the TXT file with the text of every page. Pages are separated by a blank line.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a scanned PDF to text?
No. PDF to Text only extracts characters stored as text in the PDF. In a scan the letters are images, so there is nothing to extract, and you'll see a message saying the PDF has no text.
Are tables and formatting kept?
No. PDF to Text extracts only the characters, in order, so fonts, table cells and images are not kept. In documents with several columns, lines may come out in a different order than in the original.
Will Korean, Japanese or accented letters come out right?
PDF to Text saves the file in UTF-8, so Korean, Japanese and accented letters open as they are in Notepad and most other editors. A PDF with broken font information may still produce garbled characters, though.
Is it free?
Yes. Use it free in your web browser, with no sign-up or software to install.
Are my files stored on a server?
No. This tool runs inside your browser, so your file is never sent to a server and never leaves your device.
Which files can I use?
You can add one PDF file at a time.