PDF → Text

PDF → Text online

Plain text or Markdown export.

Drop your file in the tool below or choose it from your device to start.

No sign-up No watermark Runs in your browserFree for personal use1 file | up to 200 MB

Your file is processed on your device in this browser session. PDF me does not upload it to a processing server. Uses a local browser worker or WebAssembly module, still inside your browser.

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No sign-up No watermark Runs in your browser Free for personal use

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PDF → Text

Plain text or Markdown export.

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Online PDF workflow

Extract text from a PDF as plain text or Markdown — no special software required.

Extract all text from a PDF as plain text or Markdown. Copy or download the result instantly. Free browser-based PDF text extractor, no account needed. No account, no watermark, runs in your browser.

Extract text from a PDF to copy into another document or run a text search.

Export as Markdown to preserve headings and lists from structured PDFs.

The plain text output opens in any editor — no special software required.

Is PDF → Text free to use?

Yes. PDF → Text is free for personal use, does not require an account and does not add a watermark to your exported PDF.

Are my files safe in PDF → Text?

Current live tools process files in the browser. Some tools use local browser workers or WebAssembly modules, but the document still stays on your device.

Can I use PDF → Text on mobile?

Yes. The tool works in modern mobile and desktop browsers, so you can upload, adjust and download PDFs without installing a desktop app.