Convert
PDF to Text
Extract plain text content from a PDF.
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Private by design. Pull all readable text out of a PDF into a plain .txt file you can copy, search, or edit. Your file is processed entirely in this browser tab using WebAssembly — it is never uploaded anywhere, so it stays yours even on a shared or offline computer.
Frequently asked questions
- Will this work on scanned PDFs?
- Only if the PDF already has a text layer. For scanned images with no text layer, use the OCR PDF tool instead.
- Does it preserve formatting like tables or columns?
- No. The result is plain text in reading order — layout, fonts, and images are not kept.
- Can I copy the text without downloading it?
- Yes. The extracted text appears in a preview box you can select and copy directly.