PDF tool

PDF to Text

Extract selectable text from selected PDF pages.

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Your workspace Local processing

Text extraction works with selectable text. For scanned pages, use OCR. Reading order can differ from the page layout.

Choose a file to process

Up to 25 MB per file, 75 MB total

Use all, 1,3-5, or a custom order such as 3,1,2.
QUICK START

How to use PDF to Text

  1. Choose a supported file from your device. For spreadsheets, load the data and choose the worksheet.
  2. Set the options for this task: Pages — Use all, 1,3-5, or a custom order such as 3,1,2.
  3. Run the tool, review the result, and use the copy or download option provided.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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.

HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING

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.