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PDF to Text

Pull the words out of a PDF as a .txt file.

Made by one person, free for everyone to use.
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How it works

  1. 1. Choose your filePDF. It opens on your device.
  2. 2. Set your optionsSee a live preview before anything is saved.
  3. 3. DownloadProcessed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Free online pdf to text: fast, private and no signup

Pull the words out of a PDF as a .txt file. PDF to Text on JustEditFiles works right in your browser on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux. There is nothing to install, no account to make and no watermark added to your TXT file.

Unlike most online tools, your file is never uploaded: the pdf to text runs on your own device, so even private documents, photos and videos stay with you. It also means no waiting for uploads and less mobile data used.

People also use it to: extract text, copy text from pdf, pdf to txt.

PDF to Text: questions and answers

How do I use the pdf to text online?

Open JustEditFiles's PDF to Text page, choose your PDF file, set your options while watching the live preview, then download. It takes a few seconds and works in any modern browser.

Is this pdf to text really free?

Yes. PDF to Text on JustEditFiles is completely free: no account, no trial, no daily limit and no watermark on your result.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. PDF to Text runs inside your browser, on your own phone or computer. Your file is never uploaded, so it stays private and it saves your mobile data.

Which file formats does PDF to Text support?

It opens PDF and saves as TXT.

Can I use PDF to Text on my phone?

Yes. JustEditFiles is built for phones first, including low-cost Android phones, and works just as well on iPhone, tablets, Windows, Mac and Linux. There is nothing to install.