PDF to Text
Get all the text out of a PDF. Read it on the page, copy it in one click or download it as a TXT file.
- 100% free
- No upload
- Copy in one click
Drop a PDF here
or
PDF files of any size. Password-protected PDFs are not supported.
Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded.
How to extract text from a PDF
- 1
Open your PDF
Drop a PDF file, or choose it from your device.
- 2
Extract the text
Press Extract text. It takes only a moment.
- 3
Copy or download
Copy the text or download it as a TXT file.
Why use this tool
Fast and simple
Get the text of the whole document in seconds.
Every language
Works with any language that is stored as text in the PDF.
Private and secure
Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Works everywhere
Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox on computers and phones. Nothing to install.
Copy text from PDF documents
The AIOCreate PDF to text tool pulls the text out of a PDF so you can edit, quote, translate or search it. It is handy for articles, reports, e-books and documents that are hard to copy from.
It reads text that is stored in the PDF. Scanned pages are images, so they have no text to extract.
PDF to text FAQ
How do I get the text from a PDF?
Open the PDF, press Extract text, then copy the text or download the TXT file.
Why is no text found?
The PDF probably contains scanned images instead of text.
Does it keep the layout?
It keeps the reading order and line breaks, but not fonts, colors or tables.
Is it free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser, on your own device, so your documents stay private.
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