PDF to Text
Convert PDF to text free online: extract all text from a PDF in your browser, keep lines or join paragraphs, then copy it or save as TXT.
Drop a PDF here. The text is extracted in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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How to use PDF to Text
- 1Upload a PDF file — it is opened in your browser.
- 2Choose the page range, whether to keep the original line breaks or join them into paragraphs, and whether to mark page breaks.
- 3Click Extract text, then copy the text or download it as a TXT file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract text from a PDF?▾
Upload the PDF, choose the pages and line-break style, then click Extract text. You can copy the result or download it as a .txt file.
Why is no text found in my PDF?▾
Scanned PDFs contain pictures of text rather than real text. Convert the page to an image and use Image to Text (OCR) to read it.
Can I extract text from only some pages?▾
Yes. Set the From page and To page fields before extracting.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?▾
Remove the password first with Unlock PDF, using the password you know, and then extract the text.
Is it free and private?▾
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and the PDF is read entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Embed PDF to Text on your website▾
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