What is the difference between a scanned PDF and a text PDF?

A text PDF contains selectable text embedded in the file. A scanned PDF is essentially an image of a document. Our OCR tool handles both automatically.

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Q: Does it work on password-protected PDFs?

Password-protected PDFs need to be unlocked before uploading. Once unlocked, any scanned or text-based PDF works perfectly.

Q: How many PDF pages can I convert at once?

You can navigate through all pages of a PDF and extract text page by page using the page selector in the tool.

Q: Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

Yes — your PDF page is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our OCR service so the text can be recognised, then the text is returned to you. We do not store your file or the extracted text after the request completes. If you need OCR that never leaves your own device, use offline software instead.

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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.

Nothing Stored

Your PDF is sent over an encrypted connection for text recognition and then discarded. We keep no copy of the file or the extracted text.

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?

Your PDF is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our OCR service, which returns the extracted text. We do not store your file or the extracted text after the request completes. If you need OCR that never leaves your own device, use offline software instead of an online tool.

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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