Convert PDF to Text for FREE
Extract the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file in seconds — free, online, and secure.
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How to Convert PDF to Text Free
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Upload
Select the PDF file you wish to convert. Drag and drop it into the box above or browse from your device.
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Start processing
Our free online converter reads the text layer of your PDF and extracts it into a clean, plain .txt file in seconds.
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Download
Your new text file will be ready to download immediately. After the download is complete, any remaining files you uploaded will be purged from our server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a PDF to text?
Upload your PDF in the box above, click "Convert to Text", and download the resulting .txt file. The whole process takes just a few seconds.
Will the layout be preserved?
We extract the readable text in reading order. Plain text can't hold columns, tables, or styling, so complex layouts are flattened into lines of text.
Can I convert a scanned PDF?
The converter works best with digital, text-based PDFs. Scanned or image-only PDFs have no text layer, so they may not convert yet — OCR support is planned.
Are my files secure and private?
Your file is sent over an encrypted (SSL) connection and processed automatically without anyone reviewing it. Uploaded files are deleted from our servers automatically within a few hours.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, and mobile?
Yes. PDFConvertMe runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any operating system or device — Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.