PDF to Text Converter Free

Convert your PDF files into simple text or .txt files for easy copy and pasting and editing only the text data. The formatting, structure and alignment will be preserved no matter how complex they are in the original PDF document.


How to Use PDF to Text Converter Online

Step 1
Start by uploading your PDF file by using the options given. You can either upload the PDF file from dropbox or from your computer or using drag and drop feature.
Step 2
Then you will see a window, showing converting your PDF to text.
Step 3
You just need to hit the convert icon.
Step 4
If you have multiple PDFs, then you can upload them all together and convert them at once.
Step 5
Now your download is ready to be dropped into your computer. You can also download a zip file consisting of all the PDFs you have converted together.

Key Features

Accurate Text Extraction
Get accurate text with accuracy, which means you'll have the most accurate output! The tool is capable of recognizing fonts and arranging them in a neat, readable text that can be edited or reused for some other purposes.
Cost-Free Access
Get an unlimited number of conversions without any charges, subscriptions, or hidden costs. Convert as many PDFs into images as you need with consistent quality and speed with our watermark-free PDF to text converter tool.
Web-Based Convenience
Our tool is compatible with all desktops, tablets, and smartphones on the most common operating systems like Windows, iOS, and Linux systems. So you are flexible and can access your documents from anywhere.
Batch Conversion Capability
Save your time by processing a number of PDF files at once! The batch processor can process many input PDFs at the same time, helping users save time.

Unique Advantages

Ultra Fast Conversion Speed:

Our PDF converter tool is designed in a way that it can provide you with the output in just a few seconds. As soon as you have uploaded your file and hit convert, then no matter what the file size is, it will be converted in just a second.

Enhanced OCR Precision:

Our advanced OCR technology ‘reads’ any document or paper text and extracts its contents perfectly, no matter if the file has complex layouts.

Minimal File Size Output:

Our tool generates small output file size texts that are easy to store, share, and use. The generated text file will have a size of just a few KBs. It doesn't matter what the actual file size of your PDF is. This is because the .txt file doesn't contain any kind of visuals.

Language Recognition Support:

Our tools algorithm is perfectly designed to handle PDFs in universal languages, ensuring text layout is rendered with the correct alignment for multilingual accessibility from Latin to non-Latin alphabets.

Security Compliance

GDPR Certified:
We comply completely with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which is proof that we have taken aggressive steps towards the security of users’ data.
ISO Certifications:
We are certified by ISO, which is again a trademark for our keen interest in protecting users’ privacy and their data.
Auto-Delete All Files:
All files that users upload for conversion are automatically deleted from our servers within an hour, which ensures the user’s data protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Text Copied From a PDF Maintain Its Formatting?

The simplest formatting, such as paragraphs and line breaks, is maintained except in cases where images and other visuals are present and will be left as a blank space.

What Will Tables or Graphics in the PDF Look Like?

Tables will be converted to plaintext and then stacked, putting images directly behind it since those cannot render properly in plaintext. OCR focuses on textual content.

Do I have to Install Any Software or extensions to Use This Tool?

Our converter is based on the web, and it doesn't need any software or extension before using its services. No downloads. No installs. Just upload and convert instantly.

Is There a Way to Process Many PDFs at Once?

Yes, you can batch-process several PDFs at once into text files. This is a time-saver for people who have a huge collection of documents and want to convert them all together.

Is the Tool Compatible With Non-latin Languages Such As Arabic or Chinese?

It does, in fact, correctly extract text from PDFs even in other (non-Latin) languages with advanced OCR and language detection.

Can I Change Text to PDF After Making Changes?

Please note that this tool converts PDF to text. So if you want to convert text to PDF you need to use other companion tools on the site to help.