≡ PDF to Text
Extract the text content from a PDF into a plain .txt file. Works on any PDF with selectable (non-scanned) text.
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PDF · processed privately on your device
PDF to Text pulls the words out of a document into a clean .txt file. Slate reads the selectable text layer of every page in your browser and concatenates it for you. Ideal for quoting, repurposing, or feeding content into another app — no upload involved.
How to pdf to text
- Drop in a PDF that contains selectable text.
- Click PDF to Text to read every page.
- Download a plain .txt file with all the content.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
It extracts the existing text layer. Scanned PDFs that are just images have no text layer, so they need OCR first — this tool is for digital, selectable-text PDFs.
Will it keep my formatting?
It extracts the raw text content, not the layout. You get clean, copy-ready text page by page.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Slate processes your PDF entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device, which is faster and far more private than typical online tools.
Is PDF to Text really free?
Yes. PDF to Text is completely free with no signup and no limits. Slate is funded by unobtrusive ads, not subscriptions.