Extract Text from a PDF

Get the raw text of any PDF file in a simple TXT file — perfect for copying, searching and analysis.

Drag PDF files here or click to choose

Max 50 MB per file

    Your files are safe: processed over an encrypted connection and auto-deleted after a few hours.

    How does it work?

    1. Upload your PDF
      Select the file whose text you want to extract.
    2. Extract the text
      Click the convert button and all text will be extracted while preserving the layout.
    3. Download the TXT file
      Get a text file you can open in any editor.

    FAQs about Extract Text from a PDF

    Does it support Arabic text?

    Yes, Arabic text is extracted correctly with its direction preserved.

    What if the file was scanned?

    Scanned files are images and contain no extractable text — you will need OCR.

    Are images preserved?

    No, only text is extracted. To extract images, use the "Extract PDF Images" tool.