Convert PDF files to editable text online for free. Extract text from PDF documents quickly and easily, then copy or use the extracted content without installing any software.
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PDF to Text is a free online tool that extracts text from PDF documents and converts it into a plain text file. Upload your PDF and quickly retrieve its readable content for editing, copying, searching, or reuse in other applications. It is useful for students, writers, researchers, businesses, and anyone who needs to work with text stored in PDF files. The tool works directly in your browser.
Drag & drop your file into the tool above, or click Choose Files to browse.
Adjust any settings in the panel on the right to match your needs.
Click the action button and wait a moment while we process your file.
Download your result instantly — 100% browser-based, nothing leaves your device.
Built for speed, privacy and reliability — on any device.
Just upload your file and the tool handles the rest. No manual adjustments or software needed.
Everything runs directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device — 100% private.
Works on any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile — Mac, Windows, iOS, Android.
No subscriptions, no sign-ups, no hidden fees. Use PDF to Text as many times as you need.
Our PDF engine preserves fonts, layouts and formatting so your output looks exactly as expected.
Yes, PDF to Text is completely free. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions or account requirements. Just open the tool and start.
PDF to Text runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server — they stay on your device the whole time, so your data is always private.
There is no hard file size limit enforced by the tool. Very large files may take longer to process depending on your device's memory and browser performance.
Yes. Output files conform to the PDF standard and open correctly in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, macOS Preview, Chrome, Firefox and all other major PDF viewers.
The tool works in all modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari and Opera. We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.