PDF to text
Extract selectable text into a TXT file.
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PDF to text: how it works
Extract selectable text from PDF pages into a plain TXT file for notes, searching or further editing.
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Choose a PDF with selectable text.
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Run PDF to text.
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Download the TXT and check the reading order.
PDF to text FAQs
Why is my text output empty or in the wrong order?
Scanned pages may contain no selectable text. Multi-column layouts and positioned text can also change extraction order. This tool does not perform OCR.
Are my documents uploaded?
The tools listed here process documents in your browser. Selecting a file does not upload its contents to Filestation. Download your output before closing the page; there is no cloud document library.
Are my PDFs encrypted?
The website uses HTTPS to encrypt the connection. Local processing does not automatically password-encrypt your input or downloaded PDF. No website can guarantee 100% security; use a trusted device and keep your original files.
How do I save a PDF on an iPhone?
After creating the result, use Save / Share and choose Save to Files. If a download opens a preview, use the browser’s Share control to save a copy.