Choose your file
Select or drag a supported PDF file.
What this tool does
Extract selectable text or OCR scanned PDFs
Extract selectable text or OCR scanned PDFs. Free, fast and private in your browser.
Set up the result
Review the available options and start processing on your device.
Download the result
Check the result and save the new file when processing finishes.
PDF → TXT
Up to 30 MB per file. One file is processed at a time.
Text is extracted without the visual layout. Tables, columns and images are not preserved; scanned PDFs depend on OCR clarity.
Questions about this tool
Will pdf to text preserve the original quality?
Text is extracted without the visual layout. Tables, columns and images are not preserved; scanned PDFs depend on OCR clarity.
What is the file size limit?
The selected file can be up to 30 MB.
Is my file sent to a server?
Processing takes place in your browser whenever possible, so the document remains on your device.