Convert PDF to text
Pull all the text out of a PDF into a plain .txt file — with the layout kept, or as a clean text stream.
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How to pdf to text
- Drop the PDF.
- Choose whether to keep the visual layout.
- Click Extract text and download the .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Only if the PDF already has text. For scans/photos, use our Scan PDF (OCR) tool first.
What do I get?
A .txt file with all the readable text from the document.
Free?
Yes, free with no watermark.