Extract text from PDF
Pull all the text out of your PDF – to copy, edit or save as a TXT file.
or drop them here
Your files never leave your device
How it works
- Select your PDF file.
- The text is extracted automatically.
- Copy the text or download it as a TXT file.
Frequently asked questions
Why is no text found in some PDFs?
Scanned documents only contain images instead of text. That would require text recognition (OCR).
Is the formatting kept?
Paragraphs and lines are mostly kept, but fonts, tables and images are not – you get plain text.
Are my files uploaded?
No. HowDoIPDF runs entirely in your browser. Your files are not sent to any server and stay on your device – ideal for confidential documents too.
Is “PDF to text” free?
Yes, completely free – no sign-up, no watermark and no file size limit.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in any modern browser on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux – no app needed.
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