PDF to Text

About PDF to Text Converter

This tool extracts text content from PDF files. You can extract text from all pages or specific pages. The extracted text can be copied to clipboard or downloaded as a TXT file. All processing happens in your browser for complete privacy.

What types of PDFs are supported?

This tool works best with text-based PDFs that contain selectable text. It may not work well with scanned PDFs (images) that do not have text layers. For scanned PDFs, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) would be needed.

Can I extract text from specific pages only?

Yes! You can choose to extract text from all pages or specify particular pages using ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-10 or individual page numbers like 1,2,3,5.

Is the formatting preserved?

The tool extracts plain text from the PDF. While it attempts to preserve basic structure like paragraphs and line breaks, complex formatting like tables, columns, or special layouts may not be perfectly preserved.

What is the file size limit?

The maximum file size is 50MB. This ensures smooth performance in your browser. For larger files, consider using desktop PDF software.

Can I copy the extracted text?

Yes! You can copy all extracted text to your clipboard with one click using the Copy Text button, or manually select and copy specific portions.

Can I download the text?

Yes! You can download the extracted text as a .txt file using the Download as TXT button. The file will be saved with UTF-8 encoding.

Is my PDF file safe?

Absolutely! All text extraction happens directly in your browser. Your PDF file is never uploaded to any server. Everything stays private on your device.

What if no text is extracted?

If no text is extracted, the PDF may be a scanned image or the text may be embedded as images. Try using an OCR tool for image-based PDFs, or ensure the PDF contains selectable text.