PDF to Text — Free
Extract all text from a PDF into a plain text file. Free to run. No card. Email only if you want to download. Add email later for larger uploads or e-signature.
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How to PDF to Text
Upload your PDF
Click 'Convert to Text'
Download the .txt file
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will images be included?
No. This tool extracts text only. Use 'Extract Images' for images.
Is the text extraction accurate?
Yes, for digital (text-based) PDFs. Scanned documents require OCR, available with a free account.
Does it preserve paragraph formatting?
Basic paragraph breaks and line spacing are preserved. Complex layouts like tables may be simplified to plain text.
Can I extract text from a specific page?
Yes. Specify the page range to extract text from only the pages you need.
What character encoding is used?
Output text uses UTF-8 encoding, supporting all languages including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and other scripts.
Can I extract text from a password-protected PDF?
You must first unlock the PDF using our Unlock PDF tool, then extract the text.
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