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PDF to Text

Extract text from regular PDFs and printed scans, then review it before downloading TXT.

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Selectable text is extracted directly. Printed scans can be recognized automatically.

One PDF · Up to 50 MB · 100 pages
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How to use PDF to Text

Turn a PDF into editable plain text while keeping clear page labels and automatically using OCR on pages without enough selectable text.

Three simple steps

  1. Choose a PDF and leave automatic OCR enabled when it may contain printed scans.
  2. Select the printed-text language and extract the document.
  3. Review names, numbers, punctuation, and reading order, then prepare and download the TXT file.

Text extraction behavior

  • Pages with selectable text are read directly.
  • Up to 20 pages without enough selectable text can be recognized automatically with OCR.
  • The editable output includes a visible label for every page but does not recreate tables, columns, or exact page layout.

Frequently asked questions

What is OCR?

Optical character recognition analyzes an image of printed text and turns recognized characters into text that can be searched, copied, and edited.

Does PDF to Text preserve the page layout?

No. It creates plain text with page labels and approximate reading order rather than reproducing columns, tables, fonts, or precise spacing.

Should I review OCR text?

Yes. Check important names, totals, dates, punctuation, and identifiers because scan quality and page layout can affect recognition.