PDF to Text Converter: Extract Text
This PDF to text converter reads a PDF on your own device and pulls out its text so you can copy it, search it or save it as a plain TXT file. Choose a file, pick all pages or a page range, and decide whether to mark page breaks. It works with PDFs that contain real text, such as exported documents, ebooks and statements. Scanned pages are pictures, so they need the OCR tool instead. The file is processed locally in your browser and is never uploaded to a server.
PDF to Text Converter
Pull the text out of any text-based PDF in your browser. Copy it or save a TXT file. Your file is never uploaded.
How to use the PDF to Text Converter
- Choose a PDF file or drop it on the box.
- Pick all pages or enter a range such as 2-5, and choose whether to mark page breaks.
- Press Extract text.
- Copy the text or download it as a TXT file.
Features
- Runs locally, nothing is uploaded
- All pages or a custom page range
- Keeps line breaks and reading order
- Optional page break markers
- Copy or download as TXT
- Shows word and page counts
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to text?
Choose your PDF, press Extract text, then copy the result or download it as a TXT file. It takes a few seconds for most documents.
Why is my extracted text empty?
The PDF is probably a scan, which is a picture of text with no real text inside. Use an OCR tool for scanned documents.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read in your browser and stays on your device.
Does it keep formatting?
It keeps line breaks and the reading order, but not fonts, colors, images or tables. The output is plain text.
Can I extract only some pages?
Yes. Enter a range like 1-3 or a list like 1,4,6-8 in the page box and only those pages are converted.