PDF to Text Converter (Extract Text from PDF)

Upload a PDF and get its text to copy or download. Nothing leaves your device.

Quick answer: PDF to Text reads a PDF file and pulls out its text so you can copy it or save it as a .txt file. It works on PDFs with real text. Scanned PDFs that are only pictures of pages have no text to extract.
Tap to choose a PDF or drop it here

How to use PDF to Text

  1. Choose a PDF file.
  2. Wait a moment while each page is read.
  3. Press Copy text or Download .txt.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I extract text from a PDF?

Open PDF to Text, choose your file and the text appears. Press Copy text or Download .txt.

Why is no text found?

The PDF is probably a scan, which stores pictures instead of text. Text extraction needs a PDF with real text.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. It is read inside your browser.

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