PDF to Text
Extract all the text from a PDF into a clean .txt file. All processing happens locally — your file never leaves your device.
Upload a PDF to extract text
or drop your file here
// Benefits
Extract PDF text without uploading to a server
Upload locally and download a plain-text file instantly.
Clean plain text
Get just the words — no formatting, ready to reuse.
Privacy-first
All extraction happens in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Page selection
Optionally extract only the pages you need.
// Workflow
How PDF-to-text fits into document work
Common uses: copying quotes, feeding text to other tools, accessibility, and search.
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Upload a PDF.
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Optionally enter a page range.
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Download the extracted .txt file.
PDF to text questions
How do I convert a PDF to text?
Upload a PDF and download the extracted plain-text .txt file.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Only PDFs that contain real text. For scanned images, run OCR first.
Is my PDF sent to a server?
No. All extraction happens in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Don't take our word for it — verify it
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — it isn't uploaded to any server.
Check for yourself: open your browser's developer tools (F12, or right-click → Inspect) → the Network tab → then run this tool. You won't see your file uploaded anywhere, because the work happens locally on your device.
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