PDF to Text
Extract the text from a PDF into a plain text file you can copy, search and reuse.
- 100% private Files stay on your device
- Free No sign-up or watermark
- Fast Results in seconds
How to use PDF to Text
- Choose your PDF file.
- Click Extract text.
- Copy the text or download it as a TXT file.
Why use PDFFlow PDF to Text
Reading order
Lines are rebuilt top to bottom so the text reads naturally.
Copy or download
Copy everything to the clipboard or save a UTF-8 TXT file.
Any language
Unicode text in any script is preserved.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract text from a PDF?
Upload the PDF and click Convert to Text. All text is extracted into a TXT file that you can copy or download.
Why is my extracted text empty?
The PDF is probably a scan, meaning each page is a picture with no real text inside. Text extraction needs a PDF with selectable text.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. PDFFlow processes your files entirely inside your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, stored or seen by anyone else, and the result is created on your own device.
Is this tool free?
Yes. Every PDFFlow tool is free to use with no sign-up, no watermark added to your files and no daily task limit.