PDF to text extract text from PDF online

Extract the text layer of a PDF so you can copy, edit or save it.

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Select a PDF or drag and drop files here Choose PDF

How to use PDF to text

Choose a PDF file.
Wait a moment while the text is read.
Copy or download the text.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

Scans are pictures with no text layer. Use the Boxland app’s OCR tool for those.

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