Can I convert PDF to text for free?
Yes. PDF to Text is free and runs directly in your browser.
Free online PDF tool
PDF to Text
Extract selectable text from PDF files and download it as a plain TXT file in your browser.
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Drop your PDF here
Drop files here or choose files. Upload one PDF file and extract selectable text directly in your browser.
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Extracted text keeps page separators so long documents stay easy to scan. Scanned PDFs require OCR and are not converted here.
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Extract readable text from PDF files
LiftPDF converts selectable PDF text into a clean plain text file locally in your browser. It does not perform OCR, so scanned or image-only PDFs need a dedicated OCR tool.
FAQ
Are my PDFs uploaded?
No. Your PDF is processed locally on your device and is not uploaded to LiftPDF servers.
Does this work with scanned PDFs?
No. This tool extracts selectable text already present in the PDF. Scanned PDFs require OCR.
Can I copy the extracted text?
Yes. After extraction, you can copy the text or download it as a TXT file.
Is the text formatting preserved?
The tool keeps page separators and readable spacing, but complex PDF layouts may not preserve their exact visual formatting.