Extract text
Effortlessly extract text from your PDFs into a versatile .txt format.
Drop a PDF to extract text
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How to use Extract text
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Drop a PDF.
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Click Extract text.
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Download the plain-text (.txt) file.
Runs in your browser
This tool runs in your browser. Your files are processed locally and never leave your device.
Points required
Your first document is free. After that, each use requires 10 Processing Points. Processing Points are usage units used to access PDF Ninja Tools document-processing services.
See full pricing →Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
No — scanned PDFs have no text layer. You'd need OCR, which we don't offer yet.
Will the layout be preserved?
We preserve reading order, but not exact spacing. The output is a clean .txt file.
Is the first use really free?
Yes. Every visitor gets one free document per tool. Signed-in accounts also get one free document, then each use requires Processing Points.