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How to use PDF to text online

Extract the readable text layer from a PDF into a TXT file.

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A simple three-step PDF to text workflow.

Step-by-step

Use PDF to text in three quick steps

  1. Choose a permitted file. Select the file you own or have permission to process in the PDF to text workspace.
  2. Set the result you need. Works with PDFs that contain readable text. Scanned images need OCR and are not represented as editable text.
  3. Create and download. Browser-local prepares the result; review it, then save the new copy.

Before you begin

Keep your original file as a backup and only process content you are authorised to modify. If you are signed in, open My account to review completed tool usage and any active membership dates.