PDF to Text
Extract the text layer from PDFs
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PDF to Text
Extract the text layer from PDFs
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Browse filesdocument.pdf
1.2 MB
report.pdf
860 KB
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About this tool
Pull the text layer out of a PDF as a plain .txt file, for a page range or a whole document — copy or download. Runs fully in your browser.
PDF to Text pulls the text layer out of a PDF and gives it to you as clean, copyable plain text — entirely in your browser. Choose a page range or extract the whole document, then copy the result or download it as a .txt file. Nothing is uploaded; your documents stay on your device.
The extractor reads the embedded text directly from the PDF and reconstructs paragraphs in reading order, so quotes, reports, and paper content come out ready to paste into a document or code editor. It works on PDFs that contain real text; PDFs that are just scans or photos have no text layer and need OCR instead.
Key features
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Extract the embedded text from PDF pages
Choose a page range like 1-3, or the whole document
Reconstructs reading order and paragraph breaks
Copy to clipboard or download as .txt
100% browser-based with no server uploads
PDFs up to 100 MB
How to use PDF to Text
Follow the steps below to use the tool.
- 1
Upload PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file, or click to browse and select it from your device.
- 2
Choose Pages (Optional)
To extract only some pages, enter a range in the Pages box such as 1-3 or 1,3,5; leave it empty to extract the whole document.
- 3
Review Output
Extraction starts automatically and the text appears in the preview box in reading order.
- 4
Copy or Download
Copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a plain text file.
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