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PDF to text

Plain text of every page, page markers included.

Drop your PDF here

Works with PDFs that contain real text. For scans, run OCR PDF first.

Processed entirely in this browser tab. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.

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PDF Converter

Drop any supported file and we'll point you at the right tool.

PDF to JPG

Save each page as a JPG image. Multiple pages arrive as a zip.

PDF to PNG

Crisp PNG images of every page, ideal for screens and slides.

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About PDF to text

PDF to text extracts the plain words from a PDF into a .txt file — no formatting, no images, just text you can paste, search, translate or feed into other software.

When people use it

  • Copying article text for notes, translation or a word count.
  • Feeding document text into a script, a spreadsheet or an AI assistant.
  • Making a lightweight, searchable archive of long reports.

Tips for better results

  • If the result is empty, the PDF is a scan — run OCR PDF first.
  • Columns may come out in reading order that needs light tidying.
  • Text files are tiny, so even huge documents become easy to share.

How to use PDF to text

  1. 1Open the PDF to text page on avalpdf.
  2. 2Drop your file in, or click to browse for it.
  3. 3Choose your options — the defaults suit most files.
  4. 4Run the tool and download the finished file.

Questions about PDF to text

Is PDF to text free to use?
Yes. Every avalpdf tool, including PDF to text, is free with no sign-up and no daily limit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The work happens inside your browser tab, so the file itself never leaves your device.
Does PDF to text work on a phone?
Yes — it works in mobile browsers on Android and iPhone as well as on desktop.

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