How to extract text from PDF to TXT
Copy text from PDF into a separate text file without formatting.
What to prepare
You can add: PDF. The allowed size and number of files are indicated on the tool page.
Procedure
Add files
Add a PDF in which text can be selected with the mouse and copied. If the pages are only photographs or scans, open Recognize PDF Scan instead of this tool.
Select settings
Specify pages, for example 1–3, 8. If you need all pages, leave the field blank. There are no additional settings for text extraction.
Click the button
Read the terms of processing and confirm your consent. Click "PDF to text" and wait until it's ready. If an error appears, read the message and check the file, text, or settings.
Save and check
Click "Download" on the finished result. The result is TXT with page marks. Check paragraph sequence, columns, word breaks, and special characters: the layout of text in a PDF can affect the extraction order.
Tool Options
Some fields appear after selecting a mode. The default settings are shown here; They are subject to change on the website.
- Pages (eg 1–3, 8)
Write page numbers from the beginning of the file, for example 1–3, 8. A blank field usually means all pages.
Good to know
The tool takes existing text and does not recognize letters in pictures. TXT saves words and line breaks, but not fonts and table layouts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the processing performed?
The file or text is sent to the server for processing. Before starting, read the terms and conditions on the tool page and agree to it. Download the finished result before the expiration date indicated on the page.
What to do if the result is not suitable?
Take the original file or text and try other settings in the steps above. Compare the new result with the previous one. The original files on your device remain unchanged.