Convert a PDF to a text file
Save a PDF as plain .txt, without uploading it.
Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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A plain text file is the simplest, most portable form of a document, easy to search, feed into a script, or open anywhere. This tool converts your PDF to text in the browser, with nothing uploaded.
How to convert a PDF to a text file
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Add your PDF
Drop in the document you want as text.
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Convert
The text is extracted on your device.
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Download the .txt
Save the plain text file.
Why convert to text locally
Turning a PDF into text on your device keeps the document off any server while you get a portable plain-text copy.
Frequently asked questions
Will formatting be kept?+
No, a text file is plain by design. For formatting, convert to Word instead.
Is my PDF uploaded?+
No. Conversion runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.
Can I use the text in code or scripts?+
Yes, plain text is easy to process further once you have the .txt file.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no account.