PDF to Text Converter

Extract text from PDF files instantly. No registration required, works entirely in your browser.

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About PDF to Text Conversion

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format used to present documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. Extracting text from PDF files allows you to reuse content in other applications, perform text analysis, or convert documents to different formats.

Key features of our converter:

  • Extracts text from standard PDF files (not scanned documents)
  • Preserves basic formatting and structure
  • Works entirely in your browser for maximum privacy
  • Supports PDFs up to 10MB in size
  • No file uploads to external servers
  • Completely free with no limitations

Frequently Asked Questions

Our PDF to Text converter uses PDF.js, a JavaScript library developed by Mozilla, to parse PDF files directly in your browser. The library reads the PDF structure and extracts text content from text elements in the document. This process happens entirely on your device, ensuring your files never leave your computer.

No, this tool cannot extract text from scanned PDFs. Scanned PDFs are essentially images of documents, and the text is not selectable or extractable without Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. This tool works only with "true" PDFs that contain selectable text. If your PDF was created by scanning a physical document, you'll need an OCR tool to extract the text.

Yes, the maximum file size is 10MB. This limit ensures reasonable processing times and prevents browser performance issues. For larger files, consider splitting them into smaller parts or using a desktop PDF tool. Most standard PDF documents (up to 50-100 pages) should be under this size limit.

Absolutely! All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your PDF file is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security. The tool works offline once loaded, and no data is stored or transmitted. Your sensitive documents remain on your computer throughout the entire conversion process.

This tool works best with PDFs that contain selectable text, such as:
  • PDFs created from word processors (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.)
  • PDFs exported from presentation software
  • PDFs generated from web pages
  • Digital documents with embedded text
It may not work well with PDFs that use custom fonts, complex layouts, or those that are password-protected.