📄 PDF Text Extractor
Convert PDFs to text in seconds!
Supported Features
✨ Supports: Text-based PDFs • Download as TXT or DOCX
💡 Works best with PDFs that have selectable text. Large PDFs may take a moment.
Extract Text from PDF Files Online - Free & Fast
Our free PDF text extractor makes it easy to convert PDF documents to editable text formats. Extract text from PDF files and download as TXT or DOCX instantly - all processing happens securely in your browser with no uploads to our servers.
Key Features
- Instant extraction: Convert PDF to text in seconds without waiting
- Multiple export formats: Download as TXT or DOCX files for Word compatibility
- 100% browser-based: No file uploads to servers - your privacy is fully protected
- Free and unlimited: Extract text from as many PDFs as you need, no limits
- Copy to clipboard: Quickly copy extracted text for immediate use in any application
- Page count display: See how many pages were processed
How to Use the PDF Text Extractor
- Upload your PDF: Click the upload button and select your PDF file (max 10MB)
- Extract text: Click "Extract & View Text" to process the document
- View results: Read the extracted text directly in your browser
- Export or copy: Download as TXT/DOCX or copy to clipboard
Common Use Cases
Perfect for extracting text from contracts, reports, research papers, ebooks, forms, invoices, resumes, legal documents, academic papers, or any text-based PDF. Ideal for students, researchers, professionals, and anyone who needs to work with PDF content in an editable format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with scanned PDFs?
This tool works best with PDFs that contain selectable text. Scanned PDFs (image-based) require OCR and are not supported yet. The tool will detect scanned PDFs and show a warning.
Are my PDF files uploaded to your servers?
No — processing happens in your browser by default. Files do not leave your device unless your deployment is configured otherwise.
What's the maximum file size?
You can upload PDF files up to 10MB. Very large PDFs may take longer depending on your device's CPU and memory.
Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?
No — password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be processed. Please unlock them with the password locally first.
Why choose TXT vs DOCX format?
TXT is plain text (great for quick copy/paste or code). DOCX preserves basic structure and is better if you want to edit in Word or Google Docs.
Is this tool really free?
Yes — this PDF text extractor is free to use with no sign-up and no hidden fees. Extract as many PDFs as you need.
💡 Pro Tip: For best results, use PDFs that were created digitally (not scanned). If you have a scanned PDF, try a dedicated OCR tool first.