PDF to Text Converter

Frequently asked questions

• How to extract text from PDF?

  

  Here's how to use our PDF extractor:

  1. Scroll to the top of this page and upload your PDF document. Our system will analyze the file and detect whether it contains native text or scanned images.

  2. Choose your preferred format: plain text (TXT) for raw content, Word for easier editing and formatting, or searchable PDF to add OCR text layers to scanned documents.

  3. Download your file.

  As you can see, it takes no extra effort or additional software to transform PDF into text using our online tool. Our PDF text extractor creates an editable text file from your document without any delays.

• How to convert PDF to TXT?

  

  Upload your PDF and choose Plain text (TXT) as the output format. TXT files contain unformatted text and can be opened in almost any text editor or application. No images, no formatting, just the words. This format is ideal when you need raw text for data analysis, importing into databases, or editing in basic text editors. 

• How to convert PDF to text without losing data?

  

  When you convert PDFs with selectable text to TXT format, we preserve every word, number, and punctuation mark with precision. 

  When you choose to make scanned PDFs or images searchable, our OCR recognizes the text, though results may vary slightly depending on image quality. Choose a searchable PDF if you want to keep your original document and add a text layer for copying. 

  If you choose Word, you will get content that is still structured, but editable. 

• What is OCR?

  

  OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a technology that reads text from images and scanned documents. When you scan a paper document or take a photo of text, the result is just an image. It means you can't select, copy, or search the text. OCR analyzes that image and converts it into actual text characters that you can edit, search, and copy. Use our searchable PDF option to add an OCR text layer to scanned documents. 

• What devices can I use to convert PDF to text online?

  

  You can use PDF Guru on any device with a web browser: desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. No need to install any software or apps. Just open your browser, upload your PDF, and convert. 

• How can I access my text file after conversion?

  

  Click the download button to save the file to your device. Since you're signed in to PDF Guru, a copy is automatically saved to your account. You can access it anytime from your Dashboard.