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PDF to Text

Extract the words from a PDF into a .txt file.

Extracts all the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file, with a section for each page. Useful for quoting, searching or pasting the words into other apps. Scanned PDFs contain pictures, not text, so they come back empty.

Input
PDF
Output
TXT
Max size
20 MB per file
Files
Several, one after another

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About PDF to Text

PDF to Text is a free online tool from freeonlinetools.live. Extract the words from a PDF into a .txt file.

It works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone, with no app to install and no account to create. It accepts PDF files and gives you a TXT file back.

How to use PDF to Text

  1. Choose or drop your PDFs (PDF).
  2. Check the file name and size.
  3. Click “Extract text” and wait a few seconds.
  4. Download the result, or download every file at once.

Features

  • Free to use, with no signup and no watermark
  • Process several PDFs in one go
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF to Text free?

Yes. PDF to Text is free and does not need an account. To keep the service fast for everyone, each visitor can convert up to 20 documents per hour.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in your web browser, so it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android and iOS.

Is it safe to upload my PDFs?

Uploads use an encrypted HTTPS connection. PDF files you upload are saved on our server after conversion. Do not upload documents you need to keep private.

Which file types are supported?

PDF to Text accepts PDF files.

What is the largest file I can upload?

Each file can be up to 20 MB.

Can I process more than one PDF at a time?

Yes. Add several PDFs and they are processed one after another. You can download each result or all of them together.

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