PDF to Text Converter

Get the text out of any PDF.

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Guide

How to get text from a PDF

1

Add your PDF

Drop a PDF file.

2

Wait a moment

The text is read page by page. You see the progress.

3

Copy or download

Copy all the text or save it as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

Is my file uploaded?

No. It is processed in your browser, so the file stays on your device.

Why is there no text?

Some PDFs are scans, which are pictures of text. For those, use the OCR Scanner.

Is the layout kept?

Lines and reading order are kept. Tables and columns are shown as plain lines of text.

Can it read other languages?

Yes, if the PDF holds real text. Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and Chinese text are read like any other.

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