PDF to Text
Extract the embedded text of a PDF into a plain .txt file with page markers. Local, private, no upload.
About this tool
Sometimes you do not need a document at all — you need its words: for search, for notes, for feeding into another tool. This tool extracts the embedded text of every page into a plain .txt file, with a clear marker before each page so you always know where a passage came from.
The scope is honest: only embedded text comes out, in reading order. Scanned pages are pictures and extract as empty — there is no OCR — and layout survives only as the page markers. Extraction is capped at 2 million characters per batch and runs entirely in your browser.
How to use PDF to Text
- Choose up to 20 PDF files (20 MB each).
- Run the extraction — watch the per-page progress.
- Preview the text and download each .txt file.
Keep the original files and inspect the exported result before publishing or sharing it.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from PDF to Word?
Same extraction, simpler output: a plain text file with "----- Page n -----" markers, ready for notes, search or feeding into other tools.
What about scanned PDFs?
Scanned pages are images without embedded text, so they extract as empty. This tool does not perform OCR.
Is there a size cap?
Yes: 2 million characters of extracted text per batch.
Are encrypted PDFs supported?
No. Encrypted or password-protected PDFs are rejected. Export an unlocked copy first.
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