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PDF to text

Extract the text from a PDF into a plain text file, for all pages or a chosen range. Runs in your browser; the file is never uploaded.

or drop it here

Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.

How it works

  1. 1Add a PDF.
  2. 2Choose the pages.
  3. 3Download the text file.

Your file stays on this device

PDF Tools does the work inside your browser. Your file isn't uploaded or stored, and the site is technically blocked from sending it anywhere.

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Good to know

  • Scanned PDFs have no text to copy. Run OCR first.

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