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PDF to Text

Copy all the text out of a PDF into a plain text file, page by page.

Drop PDF files here, or click to choose

Up to 3 files, 50.0 MB each · Files stay on your device

Scanned PDFs contain pictures of text, not text. Use OCR PDF for those.

How it works

How to use the PDF to Text converter

  1. Drop your PDF into the box.
  2. Click Convert.
  3. Download the .txt file.

Formats

About the formats

PDF document
PDF keeps a document's layout identical on every device, which makes it the standard for sharing and printing.
Plain text
A plain text file with no formatting. It opens in any editor.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. Nothing is sent to our servers.

Is it free?

Yes. The free plan converts up to 3 files at a time, up to 50 MB each. Note05 Pro ($5/month) removes ads and raises the limits to 100 files and 2 GB per file.

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