Convert PDF to Text Online

Use this tool when you need the selectable text from a PDF in a plain text file. Choose a PDF, run extraction and download the TXT output.

Choose a PDF file to extract plain text Extracts readable text page-by-page so you can copy it or download a .txt file.

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How to use PDF to Text

Choose a PDF file, click the PDF to Text conversion button and download the extracted .txt file.

Why use this online tool?

DailyEZTools provides simple browser-based utilities for common file tasks. You can select a file from your device, process it in the browser and download the result. No DailyEZTools account is required for this tool.

Important things to know

Scanned image-only PDFs need OCR, which this tool does not include. Check the extracted text for missing line breaks or formatting differences.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work with scanned PDFs?

The tool does not include OCR for scanned image-only PDFs.

What is the output format?

The extracted text is downloaded as a .txt file.

Will formatting be preserved?

Plain text does not retain the full page layout of the PDF.

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