How to convert PDF to Text
1
Drag and drop your PDF files into the upload zone, or click to browse and select them from your device.
2
Click Convert to Text. The first 50 PDF pages are processed directly in your browser and combined into one text result.
3
Download the extracted text file once the conversion finishes.
PDF and Text - what's the difference?
PDF
Input format
PDF is a widely used document format designed for consistent layout and sharing across devices.
Text
Output format
Plain text is a simple document format used for extracted copy, notes, logs, and lightweight text workflows.
Why People Convert PDF to Text
Convert PDF files to text online for free. This browser-first tool extracts readable text from up to the first 50 pages of a PDF and returns it as a plain text file.
PDF is designed for stable layout, but plain text is easier to search, copy, review, and reuse in notes, drafts, AI prompts, or cleanup workflows.
This is most useful for PDFs that already contain selectable text. Scanned or image-only PDFs may extract little or no text without OCR.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PDF to text?
Add one or more PDF files, click Convert to Text, and download the extracted text file when it is ready.
How many pages does this PDF to text tool support?
This tool extracts text from up to the first 50 pages of each uploaded PDF.
Does PDF to text run in the browser?
Yes. Text extraction runs in your browser without uploading the PDF to a server.
Will this work for scanned PDFs?
Not always. Image-only or scanned PDFs may need OCR, which this browser-first tool does not perform. Only PDFs with selectable text produce useful output.
Why would I extract text from a PDF?
Common reasons: copying content into a draft without selection errors, feeding document text into an AI prompt or summarizer, searching for phrases across long reports, or cleaning up content in a text editor.
Will the text formatting from the PDF be preserved?
Mostly not. Plain text doesn't carry font sizes, columns, bold text, or layout. What you get is the text content in reading order — useful for working with the words, but not for recreating the document's appearance.
Can I extract text from a password-protected PDF?
No. Password-protected PDFs can't be processed without the password. Remove the protection first if you have access.