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100% browser-based · zero uploads

PDF to Plain Text

Pull the text out of any PDF in seconds — no account needed, nothing to install. Your file stays on your device the whole time.

Drop a PDF here, or click to choose

PDF files up to 100 MB

How It Works

1

Pick your PDF

Drop your PDF onto the page or click to choose it from your device. That's it — everything else is automatic.

2

Text is read in your browser

Your PDF is opened and read on your own device — not sent to any server. You'll see a progress bar as each page is processed.

3

Copy or download

The text appears instantly in a preview box. Copy it to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

Why users love this tool

  • Your files never leave your device — everything is processed in your browser, not on our servers
  • Results in seconds — there's no upload or download time because nothing leaves your computer
  • No account needed — just open the page and start using it straight away

How to Extract Text from a PDF

  1. Drag and drop a PDF file onto the upload area, or click to choose one from your device.
  2. Click Extract Text — extraction begins immediately in your browser.
  3. Watch the progress bar as each page is read.
  4. When done, copy the text to your clipboard or click Download as .txt.

Features

  • Your files stay private: Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser — nothing is ever uploaded or stored on our servers.
  • Free — always: No accounts, no subscriptions, no hidden fees.
  • Multi-page support: All pages are extracted in order with clear page-break markers.
  • Copy or download: Grab the text to your clipboard or save it as a .txt file.
  • Up to 100 MB: Handles most standard PDF documents.

PDF to Plain Text vs Image to Text (OCR)

This tool pulls embedded text from native PDFs — the kind created by word processors, export tools, or any software that generates real, selectable text inside the PDF.

If your PDF is a scanned document — a photo or scan of a physical page — the text is stored as an image, not as characters. This tool won't be able to read it. For that, use the Image to Text (OCR) tool instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to your servers?

No. Your file never leaves your device. Extraction happens entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to our servers or stored anywhere.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free. No account required and no hidden charges.

Does this work with scanned PDFs?

No. This tool reads embedded text from native PDFs. Scanned documents store pages as images and need an OCR tool — try the Image to Text tool on this site.

Which browsers are supported?

This tool works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. No plugins or extra software needed.

What is the maximum file size?

Up to 100 MB. Very large PDFs with many pages may take a little longer depending on your device's speed.

Why does the extracted text look different from the PDF?

PDFs store text as positioned characters on a canvas, not as flowing paragraphs. The tool reconstructs lines from those positions as accurately as possible, but complex layouts like columns or tables may not reflow perfectly into plain text.