PDF to Text Converter

Convert PDF Files into Editable Text

PDF files cannot be edited. But you can turn them into editable text using our free PDF to text converter. Our tool utilizes OCR to analyze the text inside a PDF file, whether it is digital, handwritten, or scanned. The text is then accurately extracted and provided as a TXT file that you can easily download to your device. 

With this PDF to text converter, you can:

• Convert PDF files to TXT files in seconds

• Perform batch uploads to convert multiple files at the same time

• Upload PDF files from your device or use the drag-and-drop feature

• Save the extracted TXT file to use later

How to Convert a PDF File to Text with Our Tool?

Using our tool is super easy and simple, which is one of the best things about it.

1. Upload your PDF

To get started, upload the PDF file that you want to convert to text. You can browse your files or use the drag-and-drop method to quickly fetch them from anywhere.

2. Start the PDF to text conversion process

Once the file is uploaded, click on the convert button to start the process. The conversion takes a few seconds to complete.

3. Copy the text or download TXT file

Once the extraction is complete, you can copy the text and paste it anywhere you need. Or, you can click on the “Download” button to save the text to your device as a TXT file.

Why Choose Our PDF to Text Converter

Fast PDF Processing

Even if your PDF file is long and large in size, our tool can process it quickly. As long as you have a decent internet connection, it should not take our tool more than a few seconds to extract the text in your PDF. 

Intelligent AI-Powered Text Extraction

Not only is the extraction super quick, but it’s also super accurate. Powered with AI, the OCR engine behind our tool checks the output before finalizing it and uses the context around it to remove grammar and spelling mistakes. 

Works on All Devices and Platforms

Our PDF to text converter works on all devices and platforms, whether you are using a mobile or a tablet, whether you’re using Linux or Windows. All you need is an internet connection and a web browser. 

Multilingual PDF Support

Whether your PDF file contains text in English, French, Russian, Arabic, or any other language, it’s not a problem for our tool. The text will be extracted and provided, as long as it is a recognized script.

Safe and Secure Conversion

You don’t have to worry about safety and security when using our tool for your PDF files. It is completely safe to use. (Note: While our tool is safe, be careful about uploading PDFs with personal information.)

Batch Conversion Supported

You can upload and convert multiple PDF files to text using our tool. If you have a few different files that you want to change into editable text, you can take care of them at the same time instead of going one by one.

FAQs

Does PDF to text conversion work on scanned files?

Yes, a PDF containing scanned documents/pages can be converted to text. A PDF that contains a scanned document is basically an image. Using advanced OCR, our tool can recognize the characters written inside it and extract them.

Why does the PDF lose its formatting when the text is extracted?

Since the provided output is plain text, the formatting that is shown in the PDF is erased. In other words, any text in the PDF that is in the form of a table or a list will be provided as simple text without any formatting whatsoever.

Can password-protected PDFs be converted?

No, a password-protected PDF cannot be uploaded to our tool. In order to convert it, you must first remove the password protection.

Is this PDF to TXT converter safe to use?

Yes, our PDF to text changer is safe to use. The files that you upload are processed securely and then deleted from our servers after a short while. None of your data is shared or utilized in any way.