PDF to Text Converter

Convert PDF to text in your browser and download a TXT file without Markdown formatting markers. Extract digital text or use OCR for scanned pages.

186,221+
converted 186,221+ files to markdown

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Privacy & Performance: File processing runs entirely in your browser, so files are not uploaded. Processing speed may vary depending on your device and browser environment.

How to Convert PDF to Text

Extract the document content first, then choose the plain-text download format.

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Add Your PDF

Choose one or more PDFs from your device within the displayed file limits.

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Select an OCR Mode

Use Off for a readable digital PDF, Auto for mixed pages, or All pages for full-page recognition, then start conversion.

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Check the Extracted Content

Review the content and compare reading order, names, numbers, and tables with the PDF.

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Download a TXT File

Open Download and choose Plain text document (.txt). For multiple files, select TXT in the batch export.

Why Extracted PDF Text Can Need Cleanup

A plain-text file removes page design, but extraction still depends on the text and layout inside the PDF.

Missing Text Layers
Scanned pages contain images and need OCR before their words can be extracted.
Reading Order
Multi-column pages and text boxes can become interleaved when a page is converted into linear text.
Lost Visual Meaning
TXT cannot retain chart geometry, font styling, cell merges, or other page-layout information.
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Extract Text and Choose Your Output

The tool separates document conversion from export, so you can choose plain text or retain Markdown syntax.

When PDF to TXT Is Useful

Use plain text when the next workflow needs readable characters rather than document styling.

Text Search
Search extracted passages in a text editor or a document indexing workflow.
Analysis and Data Preparation
Prepare checked text for classification, comparison, or downstream processing.
Quotations and Notes
Reuse passages while retaining the original document and source details for reference.

PDF to Text FAQ

Answers about TXT downloads, OCR, formatting, and extraction problems.