PDF to Text
Extract all selectable text from a PDF into a plain .txt file, page by page.
How to use
The PDF to Text is a free online tool — no sign-up or download is required. Extract all selectable text from a PDF into a plain .txt file, page by page.
- Choose a PDF file from your device.
- Click Extract Text — every page is read in order.
- Download the .txt file. Note: scanned/image PDFs have no text to extract.
Frequently asked questions
What does the PDF to Text do?
Free PDF to text extractor: pull all text out of a PDF into a .txt file online. Runs in your browser, files never uploaded.
What if my PDF is scanned?
Scanned PDFs are images, so there is no selectable text to extract. Use an OCR tool first, then extract the text here.
How do I use the PDF to Text?
Open the PDF to Text page, upload your file using the form above, adjust the options, then click the main action button to get your result instantly. Download the result when done. No sign-up or installation is needed.
Is the PDF to Text free to use?
Yes. The PDF to Text is completely free, like every tool on SEO Tools by metacalculator.org. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no hidden limits.
Is my data private when I use the PDF to Text?
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your input never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored or shared.