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Extract text from PDF files online for free. Copy-paste ready plain text output. Works on any PDF instantly.

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How to pdf to text in 4 steps

Upload your PDF file
Click "Extract Text"
Download the .txt file with all extracted text
Copy-paste into any document or application

Why pdf to text your PDF?

Extract all text from a PDF for search, analysis, or reuse — without manually copying. Useful for research, data extraction, content migration, and accessibility.

Tips for best results

Text-based PDFs extract perfectly; scanned PDFs need OCR (use the OCR PDF tool)
Formatting like columns and tables is simplified to plain text
Use the extracted text as input for AI tools, databases, or content management systems

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Frequently asked questions

Is PDF to Text free to use?+

Yes. PDF to Text is free for files up to 25MB with up to 3 tasks per day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited use.

Do I need to create an account?+

No account is needed for free tasks. Sign up to unlock more daily tasks and larger file sizes.

Is my file secure?+

All files are encrypted during transfer and automatically deleted 1 hour after processing. PDFKit never accesses your document content.

Does this work on mobile?+

Yes. PDFKit is fully optimised for iOS and Android browsers. No app download required.

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