Convert PDF to Text

Convert PDF files to Text in your browser. Free, no upload, no signup.

Output format

Text

01 — Overview

Why convert PDF to Text

Text is a more practical choice than PDF for most modern workflows. Copying content out of a PDF

02 — Comparison

PDF vs Text

AttributePDFText
CompressionLossy or lossless—
TransparencyYesNo
AnimationNoNo
Typical file sizeVariesVaries
Browser supportEvery browser can display PDFs natively. PDF.js (built into Firefox and Edge) is the same engine that powers most in-page PDF viewers.Universal.

03 — How to

Three steps

  1. 01

    Drop your PDF files

    Drag one or more PDF files onto the dropzone above, or click to browse. Files stay on your device — nothing uploads.

  2. 02

    Convert in your browser

    convert.now decodes each PDF and re-encodes it as Text via WebAssembly. The conversion runs in a Web Worker so the page stays responsive.

  3. 03

    Download the result

    Download a single Text file or, for batch conversions, a zip of all converted files. Filenames preserve the originals.

04 — Pillars

Why convert.now

  • Private

    Files stay in your browser. No upload step. Nothing for anyone to see.

  • Fast

    No queue, no upload wait. Conversion starts the moment you drop a file.

  • Free

    No ads. No file-count limit. No sign-up wall. Just the converter.

05 — FAQ

Frequently asked

No. The conversion from PDF to Text runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Files never leave your device. Open DevTools' Network tab if you'd like to verify — there are no network requests with file contents.

06 — More

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