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PDF to Text Converter

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Free PDF to Text Converter

Remove text and images from PDF files effortlessly fast. This PDF Text converter can convert PDF files right inside your browser, eliminating the text that is read in PDF files. is ideal for researchers, students, as writers and professionals working with PDF documents.

A PDF (Portable Document Format) is extensively utilized to share documents and still preserve the formatting. It is however the case that extracting text out of PDF files for editing, search or analysis, as well as editing is a difficult task. The converter we offer fills this gap by providing clean plain text output that is simple to copy or modify in other programs.

The conversion process is performed at the speed of your browser, using the latest technology to parse PDF. Your files will not ever be removed from your device, ensuring total security and complete privacy. Every platform is supported including Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile devices.

How to Convert PDF to Text

1

Upload Your PDF File

Click the upload button or drag and drop your PDF file. Supports single or multiple PDF files for batch conversion.

2

Automatic Text Extraction

Our converter automatically processes your PDF and extracts all text content while preserving the reading order and paragraph structure.

3

Download Text File

Click convert and your plain text file downloads instantly. Open it in any text editor or word processor.

Why Convert PDF to Text?

Easy Editing

Take text from PDFs and modify, edit or reuse content in word editors or text processors.

Content Analysis

Examine the content of documents to conduct research as well as data extraction or use for text mining.

Accessibility

Convert PDFs to plain text for screen readers or accessibility tools.

Search & Index

Extract text content for full-text search indexing or database storage.

Secure Document Conversion

Your documents stay private

Browser-Based Processing

All PDF to text conversion happens in your browser. Your documents never leave your device or get uploaded to any server.

No Data Storage

We don't keep or open your PDF files. It is ideal for the conversion of confidential contracts, documents, as well as sensitive data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert PDF to text?

Upload your PDF file using the converter above. The tool will automatically extract all text content from your PDF. Click convert and your text file will download instantly.

What formatting will the text be maintained?

The converter extracts textual content from PDF documents. Basic reading order and paragraph structure are kept, while more complicated formatting such as columns, tables and layouts that are unique may be different in text formats.

Can I convert PDFs that I have scanned into text?

This tool is best suited for PDFs with text that have text in them, and in which the text can be selected. Scanned PDFs or PDFs based on images need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology that is currently not supported by this converter.

Is PDF to text conversion free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited conversions. No registration, no hidden fees. Convert as many PDF files to text as you need.

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