Why Convert PDF to Text?
Copy Text That Won't Select
Scanned PDFs or protected files? Extract all text as copyable plain text instantly without any restrictions.
Clean Text for Editing
Pull text from PDFs to paste into Word, Google Docs, or emails without annoying formatting issues.
Archive Text Content
Convert old PDF reports into searchable text files for better organization and long-term content retrieval.
Repurpose Content
Extract text from PDFs to reuse in blog posts, social media updates, or new project presentations.
Common Use Cases
For Writers
- Extract quotes from PDF books
- Copy research for articles
- Repurpose PDF content for blogs
For Students
- Extract text from textbook PDFs
- Copy assignment instructions
- Create study notes from slides
For Business
- Extract data from invoices
- Copy contract text for review
- Archive PDF reports as text
Data Entry
- Pull data from PDF forms
- Copy tables from PDF reports
- Batch convert documents
Powerful Features
Fast Extraction
Most PDFs extract in under 5 seconds. Large files may take 10-15 seconds.
Preserves Structure
Paragraphs, line breaks, and basic formatting are maintained intelligently.
Safe & Secure
Files are processed securely and deleted immediately after extraction.
Extraction Stats
- Max File Size50MB
- Max Pages500 Pages
- Speed~100 pgs/sec
FAQs for PDF to Text
Q: Does it work with scanned PDFs?
For scanned PDFs, use our OCR PDF to Text tool instead. This tool works best for digital PDFs.
Q: Are tables preserved?
Basic table structure is maintained with spacing. Complex tables may need reformatting.
Q: How large can PDFs be?
Up to 50MB or 500 pages. Most PDFs extract very quickly.
Q: Does it extract text from images?
No. Only actual text is extracted. For images, use OCR PDF to Text.
Q: Is formatting preserved?
Basic structure yes. Advanced formatting (fonts, colors) no.
Q: Can I extract specific pages?
Use Split PDF first to isolate pages, then extract text.
Q: Is my PDF secure?
Files are processed securely and deleted immediately after extraction.
Q: What if my PDF is protected?
Remove the password first, then upload. We don't crack passwords.
Track Your PDFs After Converting
Once you've extracted the text you need, send the original PDF with tracking to see who reads it.
See when clients open your PDFs • Track page-by-page reading behavior