PDF to Text
Extract text from PDFs directly in your browser. Searchable PDFs are detected automatically and processed instantly using embedded text, while scanned PDFs fall back to OCR. Copy full text, copy page-by-page text, and download both TXT and DOCX outputs.
Upload PDFs
Extract text from searchable PDFs instantly, or use OCR automatically for scanned pages.
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Accepted formats: .pdf (Max 100MB per file)
Why Use PDF to Text?
- ✓ Completely free with no registration required
- ✓ Browser-based processing—your files never leave your device
- ✓ Lightning-fast results with high-quality output
- ✓ No software installation needed
- ✓ Works on all devices—desktop, tablet, and mobile
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this detect searchable PDFs automatically?
Yes. The tool checks for embedded text first and skips OCR when the PDF already contains searchable text.
Can I extract text page by page?
Yes. Each page is available individually in the preview so you can copy or save page-wise text.
Which export formats are available?
You can download the extracted text as TXT or DOCX after processing.
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