PDF to Text Converter

Pull every word out of a PDF into a plain text file.

Select Or Drag & Drop PDF Here

Need the words from a PDF without the layout? PDF Boy's PDF to Text tool reads every page and saves the selectable text into a simple .txt file you can open anywhere. Scanned image-only PDFs have no text to extract (OCR isn’t supported).

How to use PDF to Text

  1. Select your PDF.
  2. Choose whether to mark page breaks.
  3. Click Extract Text and download the .txt file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I extract text from a PDF?

Upload the PDF and click Extract Text. A plain .txt file with all the selectable text downloads.

Why did I get “No selectable text”?

The PDF is probably a scan (pictures of pages). Those need OCR, which this browser tool doesn’t perform.

Is the formatting preserved?

Only the text and line breaks — layout, fonts and images are not included in the .txt file.

Is the PDF to Text tool free and unlimited?

Yes. PDF Boy's PDF to Text tool is completely free, with no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many files you process.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.

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