PDF to TXT Converter Online

★Scanned PDF to TXT OCR

✓24+ Languages

✓100% Private

OCR for Scanned PDFs

Industry-leading OCR technology extracts text from scanned documents and images. Supports 24+ languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and more.

Text & Image PDFs

Automatically detects PDF type and uses the best extraction method. Works with digital PDFs and scanned documents seamlessly.

100% Privacy

Your files NEVER leave your device. All processing happens in your browser – no uploads, no cloud storage, complete privacy.

Fast & Free

Instant text extraction with no waiting. Process multiple pages, preview results, and download – all completely free.

Digitize Scanned Documents

Convert scanned PDFs, old documents, or image-based files to editable text using OCR technology. Perfect for archiving and digitization projects.

Academic Research

Extract text from research papers, academic journals, or ebooks for analysis, citations, or note-taking.

Data Extraction

Pull text content from PDF reports, invoices, or forms for data processing or database entry.

Content Editing

Extract text from PDF documents to edit, translate, or repurpose content in your preferred text editor.

Text Analysis

Convert PDF documents to plain text for text mining, keyword analysis, or natural language processing.

How to convert PDF to TXT?

Simply upload your PDF file to our free online converter and click "Extract Text". Your PDF will be converted to text instantly in your browser. You can preview the extracted text before downloading. No signup required, completely free.

What PDF file formats are supported?

We support standard .pdf files up to 10MB in size, including multi-page documents. The converter works with most PDF versions and can handle both text-based PDFs and scanned/image-based PDFs using our advanced OCR technology.

Will the formatting be preserved?

We preserve paragraph structure and line breaks wherever possible. However, complex formatting like tables, images, and special layouts may not transfer perfectly to plain text format. The tool focuses on extracting readable text content.

Is PDF to TXT conversion safe?

Absolutely! All text extraction happens entirely in your browser using client-side technology. Your PDF files never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server. We have zero access to your files, ensuring complete privacy.

What's the maximum file size?

Each PDF file can be up to 10MB in size. This is roughly equivalent to 50 pages of a typical document. Larger files may take longer to process but will work as long as they're under the size limit.

Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?

Yes! Our converter automatically detects scanned/image-based PDFs and uses advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to extract text. We support 24+ languages including English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and more. The tool preserves formatting and handles CJK characters correctly.

What languages does OCR support?

Our OCR technology supports 24+ languages: English, 简体中文 (Chinese Simplified), 繁體中文 (Traditional), 日本語 (Japanese), 한국어 (Korean), Français (French), Deutsch (German), Español (Spanish), Italiano (Italian), Português (Portuguese), Русский (Russian), العربية (Arabic), ไทย (Thai), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), and more. You can also combine multiple languages for bilingual documents.

How to save PDF as TXT file?

Upload your PDF file to our converter, click "Extract Text", preview the results if needed, and then click the download button. The TXT file will be saved to your device. All processing happens in your browser for maximum privacy.

Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?

Currently, our converter works with unprotected PDF files. If your PDF is password-protected, you'll need to remove the password protection first before extracting text.