PDF to Text
Copy text out of reports, e-books and statements without retyping. Your PDF is processed inside your browser and is never uploaded to our server.
100% private: your files never leave your device.This tool works inside your own browser. Your PDF is not uploaded to our server or anyone else's, so salary slips, bank statements, contracts and ID documents stay with you.
- No upload
- No sign-up
- No copy kept
- No watermark
Quick answer
Open a PDF to extract its text layer. This works when you can select text in the PDF; scanned documents are images and need OCR, which this tool does not do. Your PDF is processed inside your browser and is never uploaded to our server.
How to use the PDF to Text
- Choose a PDF.
- Wait for extraction.
- Copy the text or download it as .txt.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the output empty?
The PDF is probably a scan (an image of text). It needs OCR.
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