PDF to Text Converter — Free & Instant
Upload any scanned or text-based PDF and extract all text in seconds. No signup, no limits.
Drag & drop image(s) or PDF here, or choose a file
Why Use Our PDF to Text Tool?
Scanned & Digital PDFs
Handles both scanned image-based PDFs and native text PDFs. OCR kicks in automatically for scanned pages.
100% Private
Your PDF never leaves your browser. All extraction runs client-side with zero server uploads.
Page-by-Page Control
Select specific pages from multi-page PDFs and extract only the text you need.
Copy or Download
Copy extracted text to clipboard or download as a .txt file instantly — no formatting lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert a scanned PDF to text for free?
Yes. Upload your scanned PDF and our OCR engine extracts all text instantly at no cost — no signup required.
Does it work on password-protected PDFs?
Password-protected PDFs need to be unlocked first. Once unlocked, any scanned or text-based PDF works perfectly.
How many PDF pages can I convert at once?
You can navigate all pages using the page selector and extract text page by page with full control.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.
What is the difference between a scanned and a text PDF?
A text PDF has selectable text embedded; a scanned PDF is an image of a document. Our tool handles both automatically.
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