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PDF to Text Converter - Extract Text and Download TXT
Get the words out of a PDF without converting it into another office document. Extract selectable text quickly, or enable OCR for scanned pages that have no text layer.
Free to use / Runs on your device / No account neededFiles and recognized text stay on your device. OCR downloads its engine and language model on first use. Clear printed text works best; proofread important content. Maximum input: 25 MB / 150 pages. Reloading clears your result.
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How to use it
- Choose a PDF up to 25 MB and 150 pages. Enable English OCR if it contains scanned pages.
- Extract the text and follow the page progress. OCR models load only when needed.
- Review the reading order, correct the text, and download TXT.
A few useful answers
Will TXT keep the tables, fonts, and page layout?
No. TXT contains plain text and page separators, not the original layout. Columns, tables, unusual encodings, and reading order may need manual correction.
What happens when a PDF is a scan?
Without OCR, image-only pages have no text to extract. Enable English OCR to recognize those pages. Recognition takes longer and can make mistakes; password-protected PDFs must be opened by their owner first.