PDF to Text Converter Online
Extract text from PDF files directly in your browser. No upload required. Free, fast, and private PDF text extraction.
Drop a PDF here or click to browse
Only PDF files supported
About This Tool
The PDF to Text Converter extracts all text content from PDF files directly in your browser. Powered by Mozilla's open-source pdf.js library, it reads PDF files locally on your device without uploading anything to a server. The extracted text is organized by page and can be copied, edited, or downloaded as a plain text file.
Key Features
- Page-by-Page Extraction — Text is organized by page number, making it easy to find content from specific pages.
- Copy or Download — Copy extracted text to clipboard or download it as a .txt file with one click.
- Editable Output — Edit the extracted text directly in the browser before copying or downloading.
- 100% Private — All PDF processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
Common Use Cases
- Extracting text from PDF reports, ebooks, and academic papers for editing or analysis
- Converting PDF invoices and receipts into plain text for record keeping
- Making PDF content searchable and accessible
- Copying code snippets or data from PDF documentation
- Processing PDF content for text analysis, summarization, or translation
How to Use
Drag and drop a PDF file onto the upload area or click to browse for a file. The tool processes the PDF locally and extracts all text content, organized by page. You can then copy the text to your clipboard, edit it in the text area, or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tool extract text from scanned PDFs?
This tool extracts embedded text from PDFs. Scanned PDFs (which contain images of text rather than actual text) require OCR. Use our Screenshot to Text tool for OCR-based text extraction from images.
Is there a file size limit?
Since processing happens in your browser, the limit depends on your device's memory. Most devices can handle PDFs up to 50-100 MB without issues. Very large files may take longer to process.
Does it preserve formatting?
The tool extracts plain text content. PDF formatting (fonts, colors, tables, images) is not preserved in the text output. For maintaining formatting, a full PDF to Word conversion would be needed.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is processed entirely in your browser using Mozilla's pdf.js library. Your file never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere.
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