PDF to Text
Extract the PDF's text as TXT or Markdown.
Drop your PDFs here
PDF files only
You can also paste with CtrlV
How it works
- 1
Upload one or more PDFs that contain text.
- 2
Pick the format: plain text (TXT) or Markdown with headings and lists.
- 3
Copy the text or download the file, ready to paste anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does it keep the column order?
Yes. Text is rebuilt in reading order, so columns don't get mixed up and paragraphs are joined correctly.
What if the PDF is a scan?
With the PRO plan there's nothing to do: it's processed on our server and scanned pages automatically go through Advanced OCR (Google Cloud Vision). Without PRO, run OCR PDF on it first and then extract the text here.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
Without the PRO plan, no: PDF to Text runs entirely in your browser and the document never leaves your device. With PRO it's processed on our server: it travels encrypted, is handled in memory and is deleted automatically after one hour. It's never used to train models.
Is it free? Are there any limits?
Yes: free, no sign-up, and no watermark on the result. Without an account or with a free account it runs in your browser, with no fixed limit on files or pages. With the PRO plan it's processed on our server, with files up to 100 MB. With the PRO plan, scanned PDFs automatically go through Advanced AI OCR (Google Cloud Vision), which reads handwriting and complex scans.
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