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Convert PDF to Text (TXT) Free

Get all the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file to copy, translate, summarize or analyze it. The number of pages and words is shown.

How does it work?

  1. Type or paste your data.
  2. The result appears instantly.
  3. Copy or download the result.

Why use PDF to Text?

  • ✓ 100% free, no limits, no watermark
  • ✓ No sign-up, no install
  • 🔒 Files processed locally: full privacy
  • 📱 Works on desktop, tablet and mobile

Frequently asked questions

Why does my scanned PDF give no text?

A scanned PDF only contains images: use our OCR tool to extract the text.

Is Arabic supported?

Yes, if the PDF contains digital Arabic text.

Is Arabic text extracted correctly?

Yes for PDFs containing real text; right-to-left reading order is preserved.

Which format is downloaded?

A UTF-8 .txt file compatible with every editor.

Is this tool really free?

Yes, 100% free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limit.

Are my files safe?

Yes. Processing happens directly in your browser: your files are never uploaded to a server or stored.

When to use it

Extracting text from a PDF lets you copy a quote, reuse content in another document, analyse a report, count the words of a thesis or translate a document without retyping.

Our tips

  • 💡 If the extracted text is empty, the PDF is a scan — use the OCR tool.
  • 💡 Multi-column layouts may run together: check paragraph order.
  • 💡 Paste the text into the word counter or the translator next.