From PDF

Convert PDF to text

Extract the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file, entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded — the text is pulled from the document on your device.

Drop a file here
or click to choose · stays on your device

100% private — files are converted in your browser and never uploaded.

How it works

Convert PDF to text in 3 steps

1

Choose your PDF

Drop a PDF — it loads locally.

2

Extract text

The document's text is read out in your browser.

3

Download .txt

Save the plain-text file.

FAQ

Common questions

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

It extracts text that's already embedded in the PDF. Scanned pages that are just images contain no selectable text, so they need OCR (which this tool doesn't do).

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your file never leaves your device, so it's safe even for sensitive documents.

Is it free?

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark, and no daily limits.