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PDF to Text

Extract the text content from your PDF — preview it, then download as a .txt file.

or drop a PDF anywhere on the page

Your file

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. This extracts existing text layers only. For scanned, image-based PDFs, use the OCR PDF tool first to add a text layer.
The output is plain text with page breaks marked, so fonts, columns, and layout are not preserved.
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no limits, no hidden charges.
Absolutely. Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Yes, the tool works on any device including smartphones and tablets.