About the PDF to Text
Pull the text layer out of PDFs for quoting, editing, translation or analysis. Works with digitally created PDFs; scanned PDFs without a text layer need OCR.
How to extract text from PDF
- Choose a PDF.
- Click Extract text.
- Copy or download the .txt file.
Features
- Page markersOptional page separators.
- Copy or downloadClipboard or .txt.
- BatchSeveral PDFs at once.
- PrivateNo upload.
Frequently asked questions
Why is no text extracted?
The PDF is probably a scan (an image of text). It has no text layer to extract.
Is the PDF to Text free?
Yes. The PDF to Text is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the PDF to Text is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The PDF to Text works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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