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Save a PDF as a plain-text file — with OCR for scanned pages, all in your browser.

How to convert a PDF to a text file

Save a PDF as a plain .txt file — every bit of readable text, with OCR for scanned pages. Free and fully in-browser.

A .txt copy of a PDF is the most portable form of its content: no fonts, no layout, just the words, ready to paste anywhere, feed to a script, or search. Digital PDFs are read from their text layer instantly; scanned pages go through OCR.

OCR runs locally as WebAssembly and supports many languages. Straight, high-contrast scans give the cleanest text.

The file is processed on your own device and never uploaded to a server. For an editable document with formatting, use PDF to Word instead.

Steps

  1. Add your PDF to the PDF to Text tool.
  2. Turn on OCR for scanned pages and pick the language.
  3. Review the extracted text.
  4. Download it as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a PDF to a plain text file?

Upload the PDF here, let it read the text (with OCR for scans), and download a .txt file.

Does it handle scanned PDFs?

Yes — OCR recognises the text in scanned images. Clear scans give the best accuracy.

Is my PDF uploaded for OCR?

No. The file is processed on your own device and never uploaded to a server.

What is the difference from PDF to Word?

PDF to Text gives you unformatted words; PDF to Word rebuilds an editable document with layout, tables and images.

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