PDF to Text Extractor
Extract text from PDF files instantly. Convert PDF documents to plain text for editing, searching, and analysis.
Upload PDF File
Select a PDF file to extract text from all pages
How It Works
- • Upload any PDF file from your device
- • Text is extracted from all pages automatically
- • Page separators are added for easy navigation
- • Copy extracted text or download as .txt file
- • 100% client-side processing - your files never leave your browser
- • Works best with text-based PDFs (not scanned images)
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Everything You Need to Know
Complete guide, features, use cases, and frequently asked questions
What is a PDF to Text Extractor? Complete Guide
A PDF to text extractor converts PDF documents into plain text format by extracting all readable text content from every page. Our 2026 PDF to text extractor goes beyond basic conversion tools with advanced features including automatic text extraction from all pages, page separators for content organization, character count display, clipboard copy functionality, TXT file download, and complete client-side processing using PDF.js. Unlike traditional PDF tools that upload your files to servers, our extractor processes everything locally in your browser ensuring your sensitive documents remain completely private and secure. Perfect for professionals, students, researchers, and anyone who needs to convert PDF documents to editable text for content editing, data mining, text search, document conversion, accessibility, or content archiving. All processing happens in your browser - your files never leave your device, ensuring maximum privacy, security, and GDPR compliance.
How to Use the PDF to Text Extractor
- Click "Choose PDF File" button
- Select a PDF from your device
- Tool extracts text from all pages automatically
- Page separators show content organization
- Review extracted text in the output area
- Click Copy to copy all text to clipboard
- Or click Download to save as .txt file
- All processing happens in your browser
PDF to Text Features
All Pages Extraction
Automatically extracts text from every page in the PDF
Page Separators
Clear markers show where each page starts in the output
Download as TXT
Save extracted text as a plain text file
Copy to Clipboard
One-click copy of all extracted text
Privacy-First
100% client-side processing - files never uploaded
Character Count
Shows total characters in extracted text
When to Use PDF to Text Extractor
Content Editing
Extract PDF content to edit in word processors
Data Mining
Extract text for analysis, indexing, or processing
Text Search
Make PDF content searchable and accessible
Document Conversion
Convert PDF reports to editable text format
Accessibility
Make PDF content accessible to screen readers
Content Archiving
Archive PDF content in plain text format
Why Choose Our PDF to Text Extractor?
- ✓100% free with no file size limits
- ✓No upload required - complete privacy
- ✓All pages extracted automatically
- ✓Download as .txt or copy to clipboard
- ✓Page markers for easy navigation
- ✓Works with multi-page PDFs
- ✓Client-side browser processing
- ✓No registration or signup needed
- ✓Fast extraction from all pages
- ✓Character count included
PDF to Text Converter Comparison - How We Compare to Competitors
| Feature | 10xTools PDF to Text | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | PDF2Text | Soda PDF | Adobe Acrobat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Free Forever) | ✅ 100% Free | ❌ Freemium | ❌ $12/month | ✅ Free | ❌ Paid Plans | ❌ $20/month |
| No Upload Required | ✅ No Upload | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload |
| All Pages Extraction | ✅ All Pages | ✅ All Pages | ✅ All Pages | ✅ All Pages | ✅ All Pages | ✅ All Pages |
| Page Separators | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not Available | ❌ Not Available | ❌ Not Available | ❌ Not Available | ✅ Supported |
| Character Count | ✅ Included | ❌ Not Available | ❌ Not Available | ❌ Not Available | ❌ Not Available | ❌ Not Available |
| Download as TXT | ✅ TXT Download | ✅ TXT Download | ✅ TXT Download | ✅ TXT Download | ✅ TXT Download | ✅ TXT Download |
| Copy to Clipboard | ✅ One-Click Copy | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not Available | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| No File Size Limits | ✅ No Limits | ❌ Size Limits | ❌ 2/Day | ❌ Size Limits | ❌ Limited | ✅ No Limits |
| Privacy (Client-Side) | ✅ 100% Private | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload | ❌ Server Upload |
| No Registration | ✅ No Signup | ❌ Signup Required | ❌ Signup Required | ❌ No Signup | ❌ Signup Required | ❌ Signup Required |
✅ = Feature Available | ❌ = Not Available or Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
This tool extracts text from text-based PDFs. Scanned PDFs (images) require OCR (Optical Character Recognition) which is not currently supported. Best for PDFs created from digital documents.
Is there a file size limit?
The tool can handle large PDFs, but browser memory limitations may affect very large files (100+ MB). Most standard PDFs (under 50MB) process smoothly.
Are my PDF files uploaded anywhere?
No! All extraction happens locally in your browser using PDF.js. Your files never leave your device and are not uploaded to any server.
Does it preserve formatting?
The tool extracts plain text without formatting like bold, colors, or layout. It focuses on readable content rather than visual presentation.
Can it extract text from encrypted PDFs?
Password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be processed. You'll need to unlock the PDF first before using the extractor.
How are pages separated in the output?
Each page is marked with "--- Page X ---" separators to show where content from each page begins, making it easy to navigate the extracted text.
Can I extract specific pages only?
Currently, the tool extracts all pages. If you need specific pages, you can manually copy the relevant sections from the output.
What happens to images and tables?
The tool extracts readable text only. Images are skipped, and table text is extracted but may lose column/row structure in the plain text output.
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