PDF to Text
Extract plain text from a PDF.
Upload a PDF to extract its readable text. Output is plain text (with page markers when there are multiple pages). This is text extraction — not a visual clone of the PDF. Files are processed in memory only.
How to use PDF to Text
PDF to Text — Extract readable text from a PDF, with page markers when there is more than one page. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.
Steps
- Choose a file for PDF file.
- Click Run and copy the result under the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF to Text used for?
Use it to copy words out of a text-based PDF. It does not rebuild the visual layout, and it cannot read text that exists only as a picture.
How do I use the free online PDF to Text tool?
Choose a file for PDF file. Click Run and copy the result under the form.
What can I paste or upload into PDF to Text?
Upload one PDF, up to about 5 MB. The file is processed in memory and not stored.
What output does PDF to Text give me?
Plain text. Multiple pages include page markers. Scanned pages without a text layer come back empty or nearly empty.
Is PDF to Text free, and is my input private?
Yes — The file is read into memory, processed, and dropped when the response is finished. It is not saved to disk or the database.
Why is a scanned contract blank?
This tool extracts embedded text. It does not run OCR. A scan that is only images has no text layer to extract.
Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.