PDF to Text

Extract readable text from your PDF document. Copy the extracted text or download it as a .txt file. All processing happens in your browser – no data is sent to any server.

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About PDF to Text

Extract all text content from any PDF file instantly. FastConvert's PDF to Text tool pulls readable text from your document so you can copy, edit, or save it as a .txt file. Perfect for extracting quotes, data, or content from reports and articles. Completely free, browser-based, and private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?

This tool works with text-based PDFs. For scanned documents, use our OCR PDF tool.

What output format is available?

Text is displayed in the browser and can be copied or downloaded as a .txt file.

Does it preserve paragraph structure?

The tool extracts text in reading order. Paragraph breaks are generally preserved.