PDF to text
Pulls the plain text out of a PDF file.
- Free
- No sign-up needed to try
- Runs in your browser
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How this works
Each page is read and its text layer is extracted and concatenated in reading order.
Files are processed locally and never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pdf to text free?
Yes. PDF to text is free to use, with no software to install and no hidden fees.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so what you enter or select never leaves your device.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.