PDF to Text
Extract selectable text from selected PDF pages.
Text extraction works with selectable text. For scanned pages, use OCR. Reading order can differ from the page layout.
How to use PDF to Text
- Choose a supported file from your device. For spreadsheets, load the data and choose the worksheet.
- Set the options for this task: Pages — Use all, 1,3-5, or a custom order such as 3,1,2.
- Run the tool, review the result, and use the copy or download option provided.
What to expect
Text extraction works with selectable text. For scanned pages, use OCR. Reading order can differ from the page layout.
Local processing
Your files and inputs are processed in your browser and are not uploaded. Download or copy results before leaving. Normal site and library requests still reach the hosting service.
Frequently asked questions
What does PDF to Text do?
Extract selectable text from selected PDF pages. Text extraction works with selectable text. For scanned pages, use OCR. Reading order can differ from the page layout.
Are my files or input sent to a server?
Your files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded. Text inputs and passwords also stay in the tool on your device. The hosting service still receives normal requests needed to serve the website.
Can I recover a result after closing the page?
Download or copy your result before closing or reloading. Optional local history stores tool names and activity counts, not your inputs, passwords, filenames, or results.