PDF to Text

Extract all text from your PDF into a plain .txt file.

PDF to Text pulls all the selectable text out of your PDF into a plain .txt file. It's useful for pasting content into another document, feeding it to another tool, or just reading it without formatting. Files up to 100MB.

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Size up to 100 MB

How do I use PDF to Text?

1
Upload your PDF: drag it into the drop zone above or click to browse. Files up to 100MB work.
2
Click Extract text. Your browser reads the selectable text straight out of the file on your device.
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Your .txt file downloads automatically, ready to paste into another document or open in any text editor.

Frequently asked questions

Does this keep any formatting, like paragraphs or tables?

It preserves line and paragraph breaks reasonably well, but tables, columns, and other visual layout are flattened into plain sequential text since .txt has no formatting of its own. For a result that keeps layout, use PDF to Word instead.

Do I need an account or a subscription?

Universal PDF requires a Pro subscription. One subscription unlocks every tool on the site, cancel anytime. The extraction itself runs on your device.

Why did I get an error saying no text was found?

That means your PDF has no selectable text layer, usually because it's a scan or a photo of a page saved as PDF. Run it through the OCR PDF tool first to recognize the text, then extract text from the result.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Text extraction happens on your device using the PDF's own text layer, so your file stays with you unless you choose to email the result or save it to My Files.

Last updated: July 8, 2026