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PDF to Text
Pull the words out of a PDF into a clean plain-text file — no formatting, no fuss.
How to pDF to Text
- Choose one or more PDFs.
- Decide whether to add a “Page N” marker before each page.
- Click “Extract text” and download the .txt file.
Your files stay private
PDF to Text runs entirely in your browser. Your documents are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
No. A scanned PDF contains images of text, not text itself, so there is nothing to extract without OCR.
What encoding does the text file use?
UTF-8, which opens correctly in every modern editor and supports all languages.
Can I extract text from several PDFs at once?
Yes. Add multiple files and you’ll get one .txt file for each.