Convert PDF to Text
Extract plain text content from your PDF documents. Save the output as a standard .txt file compatible with Notepad, TextEdit, and all text editors.
How to Extract Text from PDF?
- Upload: Select the PDF file you want to extract text from.
- Extract: Click the "Extract Text" button. The tool will parse the PDF structure.
- Download: Get a raw text file (.txt) containing all the written content from your document.
When to use PDF to Text?
If you don't care about formatting (fonts, colors, layout) and just need the words inside the document—for example, to feed into data analysis software, copy into an email, or simply read without distractions—this tool is perfect. It strips away all design elements and leaves you with pure text.
FAQ: Text Extraction
Why is my output empty?
This usually happens if your PDF is a "scanned image" (a photo of text) rather than a digital document. In that case, use our PDF OCR tool.
Will it keep bold or italic styles?
No. This tool extracts "Plain Text" only. It removes all styling information to give you the raw data.
Does it work on large files?
Yes, it can handle large books and reports efficiently directly in your browser.