PDF to text

Extract the plain text from a PDF.

Drop files here

Accepts PDF

How to use PDF to text

Drop your PDF file onto the page, or choose it from your device.
Set the options you need, then press the button to start.
Download the result. The whole job happens in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

Only the text is kept; pictures and formatting are dropped. Columns are separated by tabs, so pasted tables land in the right spreadsheet cells.

Is PDF to text really free?

Yes. There is no charge, no account and no limit on how many files you convert.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser, on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or to anyone else.

Is there a file-size limit?

There is no fixed limit. Very large files depend on how much memory your device has; a computer copes with more than a phone.

Does it work without an internet connection?

Yes, once you have opened the tool while online. You can also save the whole site for offline use from the home page.