PDF to Text Converter

Pull out plain, copy-ready text from any PDF.

Accepts PDFOutputs TXTUp to 1 fileNo sign-up required

Drag a file here, or click to browseSupports PDF · up to 1 file · 50MB per file

How it works

1. Upload your file

Drag and drop or choose a PDF file from your device. Everything is checked against its real file type before processing starts.

2. We process it

Your file runs through an isolated job dedicated to PDF to Text, with clear progress so you always know what stage it's at.

3. Download the result

Get your finished TXT file with one click. The original upload and the result are deleted automatically afterward.

What is PDF to Text?

PDF to Text extracts the plain text from a PDF into a .txt file. It is the quickest way to get the words out of a document for copying, searching or processing elsewhere.

Common uses

Copying long passages. Pull clean text out of a PDF without layout interference.
Searching and analysing. Feed document text into other tools or scripts.
Accessibility. Create a plain-text version for screen readers or simple devices.
Quoting and editing. Start from raw text when rewriting content.

PDF to Text at a glance
Input	One PDF
Output	Plain text (.txt)
Formatting	Layout, fonts and images are not kept
Scanned PDFs	Run OCR PDF first
Size limit	50 MB per file
Sign-up	Not required

Tips for best results

Only PDFs with real text produce output; image scans need OCR PDF first.
For an editable document with layout, use PDF to Word instead.
Tables become plain lines of text.
Check multi-column pages for reading order.

Your file stays private

PDF to Text runs in an isolated processing job. Your upload and the generated result are deleted automatically after your download window ends — we don't keep copies, and download links are random, single-purpose, and expire.

Frequently asked questions

How do I extract text from a PDF?

Upload the PDF to PDF to Text and download the .txt file.

Why is the text file empty?

The PDF is probably a scan, which has no real text. Run OCR PDF first.

Does it keep formatting?

No. You get plain text only.

Is PDF to Text different from PDF to Word?

Yes. PDF to Word keeps layout and images in an editable document; PDF to Text gives raw text.

Is it free?

Yes, free with no sign-up.

Do I need to sign up to use PDF to Text?

No — this tool works without creating an account. There is no sign-up option at all right now.

What file types does PDF to Text accept?

PDF to Text accepts PDF files and produces a TXT result, up to 1 file per job.

Will my formatting or content be preserved?

We rebuild the document structure — text, layout, and images — as closely as the TXT format allows. Very complex source layouts (dense multi-column PDFs, unusual fonts) may need minor manual cleanup afterward.

What happens to my file afterward?

Your file is processed in an isolated job and deleted automatically, along with the result, once your download window ends.