PDF to text
Pull every word out of a PDF so you can copy, search or edit it.
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How to use PDF to text
Three steps. No account, no upload, no waiting in a queue.
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Select a PDF file.
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Read or copy the extracted text.
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Download it as a .txt file if you want.
Why use Tooldesk pdf to text
Free, with no sign-up or daily limit
Files never leave your device
No watermark on your results
Works on phone, tablet and computer
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device. Nobody — including us — can see them.
Why is no text found?
The PDF is probably scanned. Convert pages to JPG and use Image to Text (OCR).