PDF to Text — Extract Plain Text Free
Extract all text content from a PDF into a clean .txt file. Perfect for scraping data, copying content, or feeding text into other tools.
How it works
1. Upload
Drag or select your PDF document into the drop zone.
2. Convert
Your browser instantly converts the file to TXT.
3. Download
Save your fresh TXT file securely to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will formatting be preserved in the TXT?
Basic line breaks and paragraphs are preserved. TXT format does not support bold, colors, tables, or images — only plain text.
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
Scanned PDFs are image-based and contain no machine-readable text. OCR is required to extract text from scans.
Is there a page limit?
No. You can extract text from PDFs of any length.
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🔒Zero server uploads — 100% browser-based
⚡Avg conversion: under 2 seconds
🆓Always free — no limits, no watermarks