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Convert PDF to Text
Pull out a PDF's text content as a plain .txt file — free.
Click to upload or drag and drop a PDF here
How to convert PDF to text
- Upload your PDF.
- Click "Extract Text".
- Download the .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work on scanned PDFs?
No — scanned PDFs have no text layer to extract. Run the OCR tool first, then convert the result.
Is formatting preserved?
No — this pulls out plain text only, no fonts, columns, or layout.