PDF to Text Converter
Extract plain text content from PDF documents instantly. Perfect for document processing, data extraction, and content reuse. Fast, secure, and completely free. All extraction happens in your browser for complete privacy.
Text-Based PDFs
Works perfectly with PDFs containing selectable text. Extract content from documents, reports, and ebooks instantly.
Easy Copy & Download
Copy extracted text to clipboard with one click or download as a .txt file for further editing and processing.
Private & Secure
All text extraction happens in your browser. Your PDFs never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract text from a PDF?
Upload your PDF file and click the Extract Text button. The tool will automatically extract all text content from every page in your PDF. You can then copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
What types of PDFs are supported?
This tool works best with PDFs that contain selectable text (text-based PDFs). PDFs created from Word documents, web pages, or typed content work perfectly. Scanned PDFs or image-based PDFs may not extract properly as they require OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology.
Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?
No, password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be processed. You need to remove the password protection first using a PDF unlock tool, then extract the text. This security limitation protects encrypted content.
Is my PDF secure and private?
Absolutely. All text extraction happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Will the formatting be preserved?
The tool extracts raw text content from your PDF. Basic spacing between words is maintained, but complex formatting like columns, tables, fonts, colors, and layout structures are not preserved. The output is plain text suitable for reuse and editing.
Is there a file size limit?
Since all processing happens in your browser, the limit depends on your device's available memory. Most modern devices can handle PDFs up to 50MB or more. Very large files may take longer to process.
What happens to page breaks and formatting?
Page breaks are indicated with "--- Page X ---" markers in the extracted text. Paragraph breaks are generally preserved, but complex multi-column layouts may not extract in perfect reading order.