Extract text from a PDF
Extract all text from a PDF into a .txt file.
Quickly get the text content of a PDF to copy, translate, index or feed to an AI tool. Text is extracted line by line, with optional page separators, in UTF-8 (Arabic included).
How to extract text from a pdf in 3 steps
Add your file
Click “Select” or drag and drop the file. It stays on your device.
Extract text from a PDF
Choose whether to add page separators.
Download the result
Your file is ready in seconds, with no watermark and no sign-up.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arabic text extracted correctly?
Yes, the file is UTF-8 encoded and keeps every character.
Nothing is extracted, why?
The PDF is probably a scan (images). Use the OCR PDF tool to recognize the text.
Is PDF to text free?
Yes, the PDF to text tool on PDF Atlas is completely free, with no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Processing happens locally in your browser: your files are neither uploaded nor stored on a server.