PDF to Text Converter

Free online OCR to extract text from PDF files. Upload a PDF and get copyable, downloadable text in seconds.

Drop or paste PDFs · Press Ctrl+V / Cmd+V to paste
Up to 10 files · 20 MB each

About this tool

Welcome to our PDF to Text (OCR) converter. Turn scanned PDFs, reports, and documents into editable text in seconds — no sign-up and no manual typing.

Enjoy accurate OCR, page-by-page extraction, and easy copy or download of your results.

How it works

1
Upload a PDF
Drag, upload, or paste a PDF file into the box above.
2
Run OCR
Click Convert PDF to recognize and extract the text.
3
Copy or download
Copy the result, or download it as TXT/DOCX/PDF.

Key features

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Free to use · No sign-up
Start right away with no account or credit card.
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Fast and accurate
Extracts PDF text in seconds; speed depends on file size and complexity.
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Scanned & digital PDFs
Handles both scanned documents and digital PDFs.
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Export options
Download as TXT, DOCX, PDF, ODT, EPUB, MOBI.
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Multi-page support
Processes multi-page PDFs and lets you pick pages.
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Privacy & security
Encrypted transfer with minimal retention and automatic cleanup.
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Preserves layout
Keeps paragraphs and basic structure in the output.
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Multi-language
Supports dozens of languages with automatic detection.

Supported formats

Actual supported input formats:
PDFPNGJPGJPEGBMPTIFTIFFGIFTBIJFIFPJPPJPEG AIEPSPSPSDWMFEMFXPSOXPSDJVU CR2NEFARWRW2ORFRAFDNGHDREXRRAWFIT

In-depth overview

  • Layout-aware export: TXT, DOCX, PDF, ODT, EPUB, MOBI while preserving paragraphs and basic structure.
  • Scanned page handling: Applies OCR to scanned pages and embedded images.
  • Tables & structure: Exports tables as Markdown/CSV/Excel.
  • Preprocessing: Denoising, contrast, binarization, deskewing, and perspective correction for better accuracy.
  • Multi-page & selection: Preview and select pages; merge output per page.
  • Batch processing: Process multiple files at once; preview up to 10 files.
  • Language & script: Automatic language detection with mixed-language page support.
  • Quick actions: Drag-and-drop and paste support; rotation, flip, and crop tools included.
  • Compatibility: Works on modern browsers; crop or compress very large PDFs for best results.
  • Security: Encrypted transfer, minimal retention, and automatic cleanup.

Boost productivity

  • Save time: Replace manual retyping of scanned documents with instant extraction.
  • Fewer corrections: Higher accuracy means less proofreading.
  • Batch workflows: Process multiple PDFs at once — ideal for archives and reports.
  • Easy sharing: Editable text is easy to store, search, and share.

Who it’s for

  • Data entry: Turn scanned invoices and forms into editable text.
  • Office workers: Extract text from scanned reports and contracts faster.
  • Researchers: Pull quotes from PDF-based sources.
  • Teachers: Convert scanned handouts into editable content.
  • Students: Digitize lecture notes and textbooks for study.
  • Creators: Bring PDF content into your editable workflow.

How OCR works (brief)

Beyond basic OCR, AI models refine ambiguous characters for better speed, accuracy, and stability.

  • Faster: efficient detection and processing of text regions.
  • More accurate: model-based reasoning reduces misreads.
  • More stable: adapts to different clarity, lighting, and angles.

Tips for best results

  • Scan at a good resolution so the text is crisp.
  • Keep pages straight and well lit when scanning.
  • Rotate and crop pages before uploading for better accuracy.
  • Review the result and fix the occasional misread.

FAQ

Is it free?
Yes. Free to use with no sign-up. Encrypted transfer, minimal temporary storage, and automatic cleanup.

Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Yes. Our OCR engine processes scanned pages and embedded images, not just digital text.

Can I process multi-page PDFs?
Yes. Upload multi-page PDFs, preview the pages, and copy or download the extracted text.

Are my files stored?
No. Files are processed in memory and deleted automatically after conversion.

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