PDF Ops

PDF to Text

Extract all the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file — free and private.

About PDF to Text

Pull the selectable text out of any PDF and save it as a clean, plain-text .txt file. PDF Ops reads the text layer of your document with PDF.js and reconstructs it line by line so the reading order is preserved, then hands you a lightweight text file you can search, edit, or paste anywhere. It is perfect for grabbing quotes from a report, feeding a document into another program, or stripping away formatting to get just the words. Optionally add a "--- Page N ---" marker before each page so you can tell where one page ends and the next begins. Everything runs entirely in your browser, so your document never leaves your device, there is no sign-up, and no watermark is ever added.

How to use PDF to Text

  1. 1Upload your PDF by clicking the drop zone or dragging your file onto the page.
  2. 2Optionally tick the box to add a "--- Page N ---" marker before each page.
  3. 3Click "Extract Text (.txt)" and PDF Ops reads the text right in your browser.
  4. 4Your .txt file downloads instantly — no upload, no sign-up.

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