PDF tool
WorkingPDF to Text
Extract readable text from a PDF document when the PDF contains selectable text.
Current status
Working now for PDFs that contain selectable text. Scanned PDFs need OCR, which is not included yet.
Privacy
Files stay on your device for this browser tool. EasyConvertAll does not upload or store them.
Download
The download action appears after valid files are selected and processing finishes.
PDF tool
PDF to Text
Extract readable text from a PDF document when the PDF contains selectable text.
1. Select files
Use the allowed file type and stay under 50MB per file.
2. Create output
Your PDF passed validation. Select Extract text to read selectable text from the file.
3. Download
The download button appears after processing completes successfully.
Choose files
On phones and tablets, tap the button below to open your file picker. On desktop, you can also drag files here.
Choose file from deviceSelect one file. Accepted: .PDF. Max size: 50MB per file.
Processing status
Selectable text is extracted locally in your browser. Files are not uploaded to a server.
Select a file to start.
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All PDF toolsHow this tool works
Use PDF to Text to copy selectable text from documents, reports, forms, articles, and notes. It works best when the PDF already contains real text.
This tool runs in your browser after file validation. The file stays on your device while the page creates the output.
EasyConvertAll does not upload, store, or keep a copy of files processed by this browser tool.
Best for
- Copy text from a PDF report
- Save PDF text as a plain text file
- Extract text for notes, summaries, or search
Steps
- 1. Upload one PDF file.
- 2. The browser reads selectable text from each page.
- 3. Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.
Limitations
- Scanned PDFs and image-only PDFs need OCR, which this tool does not perform yet.
- Some PDFs may have unusual text order depending on how they were created.
- Encrypted PDFs must be unlocked first.
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FAQ
Will scanned PDFs work?
Scanned PDFs usually need OCR. This first tool is planned for PDFs that already contain selectable text.
Can I copy the extracted text?
Yes. Extracted text can be copied from the page or downloaded as a text file.
Are PDF text files uploaded?
No. PDF to Text extracts selectable text locally in your browser.