PDF to Text
Extract every word from your PDF — copy it or save it as a text file.
or drop it here · paste with Ctrl+V
Processed on your device — files are never uploaded
to use this tool — every tool is free, with no daily limit.
Why use FilesForU's PDF to Text tool
Pull all the text out of a PDF to copy or save as .txt.
Free, no watermark
PDF to Text is free with a free account — no daily limit and no watermark on your files.
Private
Your files are processed on your own device. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Fast
No upload and no queue, so most files are ready in seconds.
Works everywhere
Use it on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone or Android — nothing to install.
How to use PDF to Text
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Choose a PDF file
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We extract the text from every page
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Copy the text or download it as .txt
Questions & answers
Why is no text found in my PDF?
Scanned documents are pictures of text. Run OCR PDF first to recognize the words, then extract them here.
Does it keep the layout?
You get clean plain text with line breaks and page separators. Fonts, images and colors aren't included.
Are my files uploaded to your server?
No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser, so your files stay on your device. FilesForU never receives, stores or sees them.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every tool is free with a free account — no daily limit, no watermarks, and files up to 500 MB.