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PDF to Text

Extract all text from a PDF into a .txt file.

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Scanned PDFs contain no text; run OCR PDF first.

How to use PDF to Text

  1. 1

    Choose a file (.pdf) or drop it into the box.

  2. 2

    Adjust the options to suit your needs.

  3. 3

    Click “PDF to Text” and download the result: txt.

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PDF to Text questions

Is PDF to Text free?

Yes. PDF to Text on PDF100 is free with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is supported by advertising.

Are my files uploaded when I use PDF to Text?

No. PDF to Text runs entirely inside your browser tab. The file is read and processed on your device and the result is saved straight to your downloads, so no copy reaches our servers.

Which files does PDF to Text accept?

PDF to Text accepts .pdf. The result is: txt.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit set by PDF100. Because processing happens on your device, the practical limit is your browser memory. Very large files work best on a desktop computer.

Does PDF to Text work on my phone?

Yes. PDF to Text works in current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on desktop and mobile. Large documents are faster on a computer.

Are there any limitations?

Scanned PDFs contain no text; run OCR PDF first.

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