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PDF to text

Extract all readable text from a PDF file for copying or editing.

Drop a PDF here or click to browse

Works with text-based PDFs — extraction runs entirely in your browser

100% private. All processing happens locally in your browser — no files or data are ever sent to a server.

How to use PDF to text

01 Drag and drop your PDF file(s) onto the upload area, or click to browse
02 Configure any options (page range, output settings) as needed
03 Click the action button to process — your file downloads instantly

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PDF to text.

Is PDF to text free to use?

Yes, PDF to text is completely free. No account, subscription, or payment is ever required — just open the page and start using it.

Does PDF to text upload my data to a server?

No. PDF to text runs entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files, text, and data never leave your device, making it 100% private.

Can I use PDF to text on my phone or tablet?

Yes. PDF to text is fully responsive and works on all modern smartphones, tablets, and desktop browsers without installing any app.

Are my PDF files kept private?

Absolutely. PDF to text processes your PDF entirely in your browser using pdf-lib, a client-side JavaScript library. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

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About PDF to text

PDF to Text extracts all readable text content from a PDF file and presents it as plain text you can copy, search, and edit. It works by parsing the raw byte stream of the PDF directly in your browser using JavaScript — no upload required. This is useful for pulling data from exported reports, making PDF content searchable and indexable, repurposing content from existing documents, checking if a PDF contains selectable text (as opposed to a scanned image), and improving accessibility by converting document content to a screen-reader-friendly format.