Document Tool
PDF to Text Converter
Extract selectable text from a PDF into a plain TXT file in your browser. It is designed for text-based PDFs and keeps the selected document on your device.
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Accepted: PDF · Recommended maximum: 40 MB
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100% private — your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded anywhere.
Simple private workflow
How do I extract text from a PDF privately?
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Choose one text-based PDF file.
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The browser reads available text from its pages without uploading the document.
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Download the extracted content as a TXT file.
Questions answered
PDF to Text FAQ
Can PDF to Text process scanned documents?
Not reliably. Scanned pages need OCR because they are image-based; this tool only extracts text already present in the PDF.
Will columns and tables keep their original layout?
No. Plain text extraction prioritizes readable content, so visual page layout and table positioning can change.
Is PDF extraction private?
Yes. The PDF is processed in browser memory and is not uploaded to our conversion server.
Helpful guide
PDF Text Extraction: What It Can and Cannot Preserve
Read a practical guide related to this conversion workflow before you start.