PDF to Text Converter
Extract all text content from PDF documents into clean, editable plain text. Pre...Extract all text content from PDF documents into clean, editable plain text. Preview the extracted text, copy it directly to your clipboard with one c...
Drop your PDF here, or click to browse
Extract all text content to plain text
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Text Extraction Features
Complete PDF text extraction toolkit
Why Use PDF to Text Converter?
Complete Text Extraction
Every word from your PDF is extracted, including headers, footers, footnotes, and text boxes. Nothing is missed - you get all the readable content in clean, usable text format.
One-Click Copy
Preview the extracted text and copy it all to your clipboard with a single click. Paste directly into emails, documents, spreadsheets, or any application. No file downloads needed.
OCR for Scanned PDFs
Enable OCR to extract text from scanned documents and image-based PDFs. Convert paper documents into digital text. Works with any scan quality, though higher resolution produces better results.
Layout Options
Choose whether to preserve the original column and spacing structure, or extract as continuous flowing text. Preserved layout is great for tables; continuous text is easier to copy and paste.
Common Use Cases
Text extraction serves many professional needs
Search & Indexing
Extract text for full-text search systems. Make PDF content searchable in your document management system or website.
Data Processing
Need PDF content for programming? Extract to text for easy parsing, regex matching, and data extraction with any language.
Content Repurposing
Copy PDF content into emails, documents, or presentations. No more retyping - extract and paste where needed.
Research & Analysis
Extract text from research papers for text analysis, citation management, or academic research purposes.
How It Works
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. We accept any PDF including scanned documents, multi-page reports, and complex layouts.
Choose Options
Enable OCR if your PDF is scanned. Choose whether to preserve the original layout or extract as continuous text. These options help optimize results for your use case.
Preview, Copy, or Download
See the extracted text in the preview area. Click 'Copy All' to copy to clipboard, or download as a .txt file. Word and character counts show extraction results.
Tips for Text Extraction
Only Use OCR When Needed
OCR is for scanned/image PDFs only. If text is selectable in your PDF viewer, it's a native PDF and doesn't need OCR. Using OCR unnecessarily just slows down extraction.
Choose Layout Based on Use
Preserve layout for documents with columns or tables you want to keep aligned. Use continuous text when you'll paste into other documents or need clean flowing content.
Use Copy for Quick Tasks
For quick copying into another app, use the Copy All button instead of downloading. It's faster and you can paste immediately without managing files.
Check Word Count
The word and character counts help verify extraction completeness. If counts seem low, your PDF might be image-based - try enabling OCR.