🔤 PDF to Text Converter
Copy all the text out of a PDF into a plain text file.
How to use PDF to Text
- Upload your PDF.
- Click the convert button.
- Download the .txt file.
Note: scanned PDFs contain pictures, not text, so they need OCR.
About PDF to Text
PDF to Text pulls the words out of a PDF and saves them in a plain .txt file. This is useful for copying content into another document, searching it or checking what a file contains. Lines are rebuilt from the position of the text on each page, and pages are separated by a blank line.
Tips for best results
- Works best with PDFs made from documents.
- Scanned PDFs will give an empty result.
- Check numbers and names after extracting.
Why use FileEase?
Private
Your files stay on your device and are never uploaded.
Free
No signup, no watermark, no hidden steps.
Fast
Results appear in seconds, right in your browser.
Any device
Works on phones, tablets and computers.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens inside your browser, so your files stay on your device.
Does it keep the layout?
No. You get plain text, line by line.
Why is the result empty?
The PDF is probably a scan and has no real text.
Can I get Word instead of text?
Yes. Use PDF to Word to get a .docx file.
Does it keep tables?
No. Table text appears as plain lines.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. FileEase works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers. Nothing to install.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is no signup or login. Open the tool, choose your file and download the result.