PDF to Text

Extract the selectable text from every PDF page locally and download it as a plain text file.

PDF to Text

Work with your file locally, then download a new result.

Drop your PDF here

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Supports: PDF
Maximum: 100 MB per file

Only selectable text is extracted. Scanned images need OCR and are not converted by this tool.

Private: processing happens locally in your browser.

How it works

  1. Choose one PDF
  2. Let the browser read its text layer
  3. Review and download the extracted text

Use cases

  • Copy text from a report
  • Create a quick plain-text draft
  • Search or reuse text from a PDF

Supported formats

Input: PDF

Output: TXT

Limitations

  • Scanned pages without a text layer return little or no text.
  • Layout, tables, images, and font styling are not preserved.
  • Encrypted PDFs are not supported.

Privacy

Processing happens locally in your browser. Your file is not uploaded to iAgent7 Tools or a third-party API.

File names, file contents, and results are not sent to analytics or error logs.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF to Text free to use?

PDF to Text is free to use and does not require an account or subscription.

Does PDF to Text upload my PDF?

No. Processing happens in your browser, and your PDF is not uploaded to our servers.

What happens when I close PDF to Text?

The site cannot recover your selected file or result after you refresh or close the page.

Last updated: 2026-08-28