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PDF to Text Converter
Extract Text Free & Online

Extract text from every PDF page instantly and download as a clean TXT file. Works entirely in your browser — your files are never uploaded to any server.

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Copy & Edit Ready

PDF to Text — Extract Now

Upload your PDF, preview extracted text per page, select pages to include, and download your clean TXT file instantly.

⚙️ Text Export Settings
📂 Upload PDF File
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Drag & Drop your PDF here

or click to browse files from your device

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📝 Extracted Text Preview
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Upload your PDF above to extract and preview text

Why Use This Tool

The Best Free PDF to Text Converter

Fast, private, and fully browser-based — everything you need to extract and download text from any PDF document.

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100% Private & Secure
All text extraction happens inside your browser using PDF.js. Your PDF files are never sent to any server. Complete privacy guaranteed.
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Instant Extraction
Text is extracted from all pages directly in your browser in seconds. No waiting for uploads or server processing. Download your TXT immediately.
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Edit Before Download
Each page's extracted text is editable directly in the preview box. Fix spacing, remove unwanted content, or clean up formatting before saving.
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Select Specific Pages
Choose exactly which pages to include in your TXT file. Select all or pick individual pages — full control over your output document.
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One-Click Copy
Copy text from individual pages or the entire combined output with a single click. Paste directly into Word, Notepad, Google Docs, or any editor.
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Page Separator Options
Choose how pages are separated: clear page headers, blank lines, or continuous text with no separator. Customize for your workflow.
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Word & Character Count
Live word and character counts per page and for the full document. Instantly know the size and content of your extracted text output.
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Combined Preview Box
A live combined text preview updates as you select pages. See exactly what your final TXT file will contain before downloading.
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Works on Any Device
Fully responsive design works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Extract PDF text from anywhere, any time, for free.
Simple Process

Extract PDF Text in 3 Steps

From upload to download in under a minute. No sign-up, no software installation required.

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Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF onto the tool above, or click to browse from your computer, phone, or tablet.
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Review & Select Pages
Preview extracted text from each page. Edit content if needed, deselect empty pages, and choose your separator style.
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Download Your TXT
Click "Download TXT File". Your clean text file is saved to your device instantly — ready to open in any text editor.
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FAQ

PDF to Text — Common Questions

Everything you need to know about extracting text from PDF files.

Is this PDF to Text converter really free?
Yes, 100% free with no hidden fees, no subscription, and no signup required. Use it as many times as you like, completely free forever.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using PDF.js. Your PDF files are never sent to any server. Everything stays on your device.
Will it work on scanned PDFs?
This tool extracts text from text-based PDFs. Scanned PDFs (image-only) require OCR technology to extract text, which this browser-based tool does not include. For scanned files, use an OCR service.
Can I edit the extracted text before downloading?
Yes. Every page has an editable text box so you can fix spacing, remove headers/footers, or clean up content before you download the final TXT file.
What can I open a TXT file with?
TXT files open in Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and virtually any text editor or word processor on any platform.
Does this tool add a watermark to my TXT file?
No watermark is ever added to your downloaded TXT file. Your output is completely clean and contains only the text extracted from your PDF.