PDF to Text

Extract text from any PDF — search, copy, or download as .txt

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How to Use PDF to Text

Upload PDF

Drag and drop or select the PDF file you want to extract text from.

View extracted text

Text is extracted page by page with page separators. View stats and search within.

Copy or download

Copy the text to clipboard or download as a .txt file.

Why Choose AllTools PDF to Text?

  • ✓ 100% free, no account needed
  • ✓ Files never leave your browser
  • ✓ Page-by-page extraction
  • ✓ Word and character count
  • ✓ Search within extracted text
  • ✓ Copy to clipboard
  • ✓ Download as .txt
  • ✓ Progress bar during extraction

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it extract text from scanned PDFs? ▼
No. This tool extracts embedded text. Scanned PDFs (images) need OCR, which requires different technology.
Are my PDFs uploaded? ▼
No. Text extraction happens entirely in your browser using PDF.js.
Does it preserve formatting? ▼
Plain text output preserves the reading order but not visual formatting like fonts, sizes, or colors.
Is there a page limit? ▼
No. Extract text from PDFs of any length.
Does this work on mobile? ▼
Yes. Works on all devices with a modern browser.

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