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PDF to text

Copy all the text out of a PDF, page by page.

Processed & stored in India

Document files are automatically deleted after one hour.

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    Choose your file

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    Pick your options and press Start

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    Download the result

Files are processed in India, virus-scanned, and deleted automatically after one hour.

Common questions

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

It reads text that is already in the PDF. For scans, run OCR PDF first, then extract the text.

Is the layout kept?

Roughly: columns and tables keep their spacing so they stay readable.

Is PDF to text free?

Yes. Up to 50 tasks a day per visitor, with no sign-up and no watermark on your files.

Are my files safe?

Files are processed on servers in India, checked for viruses, and deleted automatically after one hour. You can also delete them yourself right after downloading.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone and computers, with nothing to install.