PDF to Text Converter

Extract clean, copyable text from any PDF — preserve layout, search within results, and export in your choice of format.

Drop a PDF here or click to browse

Extract text · search · export TXT/JSON/MD · 100% private

🔒 Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

How to Use the PDF to Text Converter

Upload your PDF — Drag & drop or click to browse.
Pick a page range — Extract everything or just pages like 1-5, 8.
Choose output mode — Plain text, page-by-page, Markdown, or structured JSON.
Fine-tune options — Preserve layout, de-hyphenate broken words, include metadata.
Extract — Click the button and your text appears instantly with word/character stats.
Search, copy, or download — Use the inline search, copy to clipboard, or save as TXT/MD/JSON.

What is PDF to Text Extraction?

PDF to text extraction pulls the raw text content out of a PDF document into a plain-text format you can edit, search, or feed into another tool. PDFs are designed to look identical everywhere — which means their text is locked into visual positions and isn't always easy to grab. Our converter unpacks that text intelligently: it preserves paragraph structure, fixes hyphenated line breaks, and lets you choose how page boundaries are handled. Everything runs locally in your browser via PDF.js, so your document never leaves your device.

Important: This tool extracts text layers from PDFs. If your PDF is a scanned image (no selectable text), no characters will be returned — you'll need an OCR tool for that.

Common Use Cases

📝 Quote & citeGrab passages from research papers, ebooks, or reports for citations.

🔍 Search & analyzeFeed PDF content into search tools, spreadsheets, or AI assistants.

🌐 TranslateExtract text first, then paste into a translation tool.

📋 Reformat contentPull text out, restructure it, and rebuild in Word or Markdown.

🧾 Data extractionGet text from invoices, statements, or receipts for processing.

♿ AccessibilityConvert PDFs into plain text for screen readers or e-readers.

Why Choose Our PDF to Text Tool?

✅ 100% private — files never leave your device
✅ 4 output formats — Plain, Page-by-page, Markdown, JSON
✅ Smart layout handling — paragraph detection & layout preservation
✅ De-hyphenation — automatically rejoins broken words
✅ Page range selection — extract only what you need
✅ Inline search — find any term within the extracted text
✅ Live word/character/line/page counters
✅ Metadata extraction — title, author, dates
✅ One-click copy & multi-format download
✅ No signup, no watermarks, no limits

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this PDF to Text converter free?

Yes — completely free, no signup, no daily limit, no watermarks.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Extraction happens entirely in your browser using PDF.js. Your file never leaves your device.

Why does my scanned PDF return no text?

Scanned PDFs are images — they have no text layer to extract. You'd need an OCR (optical character recognition) tool to convert image-based PDFs into text.

What's the difference between Plain, Page-by-page, Markdown, and JSON?

Plain: one continuous block. Page-by-page: clear page markers between sections. Markdown: pages become H2 headings, ideal for docs/wikis. JSON: structured object with page numbers, ideal for developers.

What does "De-hyphenate line breaks" do?

PDFs often split long words across lines with hyphens (e.g., "infor-
mation"). This option detects and rejoins them into clean words.

Can I extract only certain pages?

Yes. Use the Page Range field with a comma-separated list like 1-5, 8, 10-12.

Are there file size limits?

No fixed limit, but very large PDFs (200+ pages) depend on your device's memory.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. The interface is fully responsive and works on iOS, Android, and tablets.