PDF to text

Pull all the text out of a PDF into a plain TXT file — handy for search, quoting and processing.

Choose a PDF file Choose files or drop it here · Files never leave your device

How it works

Drop the file into the box or click “Choose”. It opens on your device.

Optionally mark the start of each page.

Click the button and the file is saved to your downloads. You can pass it straight to another tool.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are non-Latin characters kept?

Yes, the file is saved as UTF-8 and opens in any editor.

Why is there no text?

The PDF is probably a scan. Recognize it with “OCR PDF”.

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Prepare a document for long-term archiving.

Combine several PDFs and images into one document in any order.

Reduce file size while keeping it readable.

Draw, type or upload a signature and place it.