PDF to Text
Extract all the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file you can copy.
Your files stay on this device
or drop them here, or paste with Ctrl+V
PDF · up to 20 files · stays on your device
How to use PDF to Text
- 1Add one or more files — drag and drop or tap to choose. Accepted: PDF.
- 2Adjust the settings if you need to — the defaults suit most people.
- 3Press “Extract text”. Processing happens on your device.
- 4Download your TXT, one by one or all together as a ZIP.
About this tool
Extract all the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file you can copy. Your files are processed locally in your browser, so they're never uploaded, queued or stored — which also makes it fast. It's part of our free pdf tools, which work together — you can pass the result straight into related tools below.
- Accepts
- Gives you
- TXT
- Files at once
- Up to 20
- Processed
- On your device
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF to Text free?
Yes. There's no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. PDF to Text runs entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device and nothing is stored — close the tab and everything is gone.
Which file types can I use?
PDF. Files are checked by their actual content, not just the extension, so renamed or damaged files are caught early.
Is there a file size limit?
Each file can be up to 200.0 MB, and you can process up to 20 files at once. Because processing uses your device's memory, very large files work best on a computer.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers on Android and iPhone. Heavier jobs (large PDFs, OCR) are faster on a computer.