Convert PDF to text

Get the plain text out of a PDF to copy, search or reuse, with page markers so you know where each part came from.

How to use PDF to text

1. Choose a PDF.
2. Click Get the text.
3. Copy it, or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

Why is no text found in my PDF?

The PDF is probably a scan, which contains pictures of text rather than text. Reading scans (OCR) is coming soon.

Is formatting kept?

No. You get plain text with line breaks; use Translate or Chat with a document for structured output.

Are my files uploaded?

Your file is processed in your browser and is never uploaded to our servers.

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