PDF to Text – Extract Text from PDF Online Free
Extract all text content from a PDF file instantly. View, copy, and download the text — processing runs locally in your browser for complete privacy.
Upload PDF File
Drag & drop or browse files
Supports PDF up to 100MB
Max file size: 100 MB
How to Use
Upload PDF
Click or drag to upload your PDF file (up to 100MB).
Extract Text
Click 'Extract Text' to parse all pages and gather the text content.
Copy or Download
Copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
Why Use Our Tool?
Full Text Extraction
Extracts text from all pages with page separators for easy navigation.
Word & Character Count
See word and character counts at a glance after extraction.
100% Private
Extraction runs in your browser using PDF.js — no server uploads.
Download as .txt
Save the extracted text as a plain text file for further use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of PDFs work with this tool?
This tool extracts text from native (text-based) PDFs that contain selectable text. For scanned or image-based PDFs, use the OCR Image to Text tool instead.
Can I download the extracted text?
Yes. Click 'Download .txt' to save the extracted text as a plain text file, or use 'Copy Text' to copy it to your clipboard.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Text extraction uses PDF.js and runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.
Why is the extracted text empty or garbled?
The PDF may be image-based (a scan) or use non-standard encoding. For scanned PDFs, use the OCR Image to Text tool which uses AI to recognize text from images.