PDF to Text
FreeExtract all text content from PDF files
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Extract all text content from your PDF
About PDF to Text
Copying text out of a PDF by hand is tedious, and selecting it page by page often breaks the layout or skips lines. When you just need the words, a clean text extraction saves a lot of frustration.
This tool reads through your PDF and pulls out all the text content into a plain .txt file you can edit, search or paste anywhere. It happens in your browser, free, with no account and no watermark. Your file is processed and then deleted, so confidential documents stay private.
Common uses
- Copying quotes or passages out of a research paper
- Feeding document text into a notes or writing app
- Reusing content from an old PDF report
- Pulling raw text for translation or summarizing
- Making a PDF's words searchable in a text editor
How to use
- 1
Upload your file
Click the upload area or drag & drop your file. Supports APPLICATION/PDF. Up to 50 MB.
- 2
Click "Process — PDF to Text"
Click the process button. Your file is converted instantly on our secure servers.
- 3
Download your result
Preview and download your converted file. No watermarks, no quality loss, no expiry.
Why ToolHub?
- 100% Free — no account needed
- Works in your browser — no software required
- Instant results
- Secure and private
- No data stored
- Simple to use
FAQ
Will formatting be preserved?
No. The output is plain text only, so fonts, columns and images are dropped and you get just the words.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
It extracts text that already exists in the file. Image-only scans without an embedded text layer may return little or nothing.
What file do I get back?
A single .txt file containing the extracted text from your PDF.
Can I use PDF to Text on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.