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PDF to Text

Extract selectable text from a PDF and save it as a plain UTF-8 text file.

Stays on your device Free, no sign-up

Drop your file here.

Or choose it from your device. We’ll take it from there.

PDF  ·  Up to 100 MB

No OCR: image-only scans do not contain extractable text. Reading order can vary in complex layouts.

How to pdf to text

01

Choose a text-based PDF.

02

Extract the text from all pages.

03

Download a TXT file.

Good to know before you start

No OCR: image-only scans do not contain extractable text. Reading order can vary in complex layouts.

Common questions

How does PDF to Text work?

Extract selectable text from a PDF and save it as a plain UTF-8 text file.

What should I know about this tool?

No OCR: image-only scans do not contain extractable text. Reading order can vary in complex layouts.

Are these PDF tools really free?

Yes. Every tool on Paperlane is free to use, with no account, subscription or watermark added by the service. Practical file limits keep browser processing reliable.

Do my files leave my device?

No. File conversion and editing happen locally in your browser. Paperlane does not upload your document contents to a conversion server. The hosting provider still receives standard website requests.

Can I use Paperlane on my phone?

Yes. The tools work in modern mobile and desktop browsers. Smaller files are recommended on phones because processing uses your device’s memory.

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