How do I convert a PDF to text?
Add your PDF above and press Extract text. The text appears in a box where you can copy it or download it as a TXT file.
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PDF to Text
Pull all the text out of a PDF to copy or save as a TXT file.
Stays in your browser: your files are never uploadedFree: 3 uses a day, 5 with a free account. Unlimited on Pro
Drop your PDF here
Or choose a PDF to pull all of its text out.
Your file stays private. The text is read in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
1
Add your PDF
Drop your PDF into the box. It is read in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
2
Choose the layout
Pick plain paragraphs for clean text, or keep layout to preserve columns and spacing.
3
Copy or download
Copy the text with one tap or download it as a .txt file.
PDF to Text features
- Extracts every word from every page in seconds.
- Plain paragraph mode joins broken lines into clean text.
- Keep layout mode preserves columns, tables and spacing.
- Optional page markers so you know where each page starts.
- Word and character count for the whole document.
- Runs in your browser, no uploads, no signup needed.
PDF to Text FAQ
Why is the result empty?
The PDF is probably a scan or a photo of a page, so it has no real text inside. Use PDF OCR to read text from scanned pages.
Can I keep the columns and tables?
Choose Keep layout. Craftora keeps the spacing so columns and simple tables stay lined up in the text file.
Is PDF to Text better than copy and paste?
Usually. Copying from a PDF reader often breaks lines and mixes up columns. This tool reads the whole file at once and cleans up the lines.
Do you keep my file?
No. Your PDF never leaves your device.
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