PDF to text converter
Pull selectable text into a simple, editable text file.
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50 MB total · No uploads
Extract embedded text from a PDF. For scanned images, use our OCR PDF tool.
Download the two-page practice PDF. Expect Project: Cedar on page 1 and the three checklist steps on page 2, separated in the TXT result.
How to use PDF to text
Choose a PDF with selectable words
This task reads all input pages. Extract a section first if only part of the source is needed.
Extract text
Keep the source, run the task and inspect the result before accepting it.
Compare wording with the source
Compare the saved copy with the practice result described above before using your own document.
Convert a PDF to a free TXT download
Extract selectable words from every input page into a UTF-8 plain text file. Your PDF stays on your device. Scanned pages need the separate English OCR workflow.
A practical example
Try the two-page synthetic example in the guide below. Check Project: Cedar on page 1 and the three checklist steps on page 2, with page separators in the TXT output.
What to check in the result
Plain text does not preserve page layout, pictures or table alignment. A mixed PDF can contain scanned pages with no extracted words. Check every page against the original.
Supported files and limits
Use valid, unencrypted PDF files, within 50 MB total input. Complex files may exceed device memory.
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Questions & answers
How do I convert a PDF to a TXT file for free?
Choose a valid unencrypted PDF within 50 MB, select Extract text and download the UTF-8 TXT result. The tool extracts selectable text from every input page locally, with page separators.
Can I convert just one section?
Extract that section with Split PDF first. PDF to Text reads every page in its input and does not offer a page-range control.
Can I extract text from a scan?
Only embedded, selectable text is supported. Scanned pages can use the separate English OCR PDF tool.
Will this preserve tables and columns?
The output is plain text. Table alignment and reading order can differ from the PDF, so review and edit the extracted text.