How to convert PDF to Text
- 1 Drop your PDF files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder.
- 2 Text is already selected as the output.
- 3 Click Convert, then Save. Converting several files? Save them all as one ZIP.
About the formats
PDF · Portable Document Format
PDF is the standard format for documents that should look the same everywhere, from contracts to manuals.
Text · Plain text
TXT is plain, unformatted text that opens in any editor on any device.
The conversion runs on your device using pdf.js, pdf-lib, pdfmake, mammoth and SheetJS.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PDF to Text?
Drop your PDF files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder. Text is already selected as the output. Click Convert, then Save. Converting several files? Save them all as one ZIP.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device, so it is safe for private photos, contracts and business data. Once the page has loaded it even works offline.
Will converting PDF to Text reduce quality?
No. Both PDF and Text keep full quality, so the conversion is lossless.
Can I convert multiple PDF files to Text at once?
Yes. Add as many PDF files as you like; they are converted in parallel on your device and you can download them all as a single ZIP.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits. Because nothing is uploaded there is no upload size limit either; the only limit is your device’s memory, which matters mostly for very large videos.
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