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PDF to Text

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Pull plain text out of any PDF and download it as a .txt file. Perfect for copying, indexing or feeding into other tools.

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Processing runs locally on your device. No queues, no waiting.

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Frequently asked questions

What if my PDF is a scan?

Scanned PDFs do not contain selectable text. Use the OCR PDF tool to extract text from scans.

Is layout preserved?

Text is extracted in reading order with line breaks. Complex multi-column layouts may need manual cleanup.