FilePDQ

Extract text from PDFFREE

Copy all the text out of a PDF into a plain text file.

  1. 1 Add
  2. 2 Convert
  3. 3 Download

Drop a PDF here

PDF. Up to 200 MB.

Stays on your device

Questions about Extract text from PDF

Is Extract text from PDF free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how often.

Are my files uploaded?

No. It runs in your browser, so your files stay on your device and are never sent to us or anyone else. Privacy notice

Which files can I use?

PDF in, TXT out. Up to 200 MB per file, 50 files at a time, 2,000 pages.

Step by step, and if something goes wrong

Steps

  1. Drop a PDF.
  2. Select Extract text.
  3. Download the .txt file.

If something goes wrong

  • Scanned PDFs are pictures of pages and contain no text; they need OCR, which is coming soon.
  • Text in columns or tables may come out in reading order that needs tidying.
  • Password-protected PDFs can’t be opened directly. If you know the password, remove it first with Unlock PDF.
  • If a PDF is reported as damaged, try opening it and saving a fresh copy with your PDF reader.
  • Scripts, embedded attachments and automatic actions are removed from the output for safety. Links to websites are kept.