PDF to Text Converter
Extract text from PDF files online for free. Your document is processed directly in your browser.
Private PDF text extraction
ConvertTools processes supported PDF files directly in your browser, so you can extract text without creating an account or permanently storing your document on our servers.
Extract Text from PDF Online
The PDF to Text converter helps you extract readable text from text-based PDF documents quickly and conveniently.
You can use it for notes, reports, invoices, articles, study material and other PDFs that contain selectable text.
After extraction, you can copy the text or download it as a TXT file for further editing.
How to Convert PDF to Text
1. Select your PDF
Choose a text-based PDF document from your device.
2. Extract the text
Click Extract Text and wait while the PDF pages are processed.
3. Copy or download
Copy the extracted content or download it as a plain text file.
PDF to Text FAQ
How do I extract text from a PDF?
Choose a PDF file and click Extract Text. ConvertTools reads the text directly in your browser and displays the extracted content.
Is the PDF to Text converter free?
Yes. The PDF to Text converter is free to use and does not require an account.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. Supported PDF files are processed directly in your browser.
Can this tool extract text from scanned PDFs?
This version works best with text-based PDFs. Scanned image PDFs require OCR, which can be added separately.
Can I download the extracted text?
Yes. After extraction, you can copy the text or download it as a TXT file.