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PDF to text≈

Extract selectable PDF text into a UTF-8 text file on your device.

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How to use PDF to text

Choose your PDF.
Upload a PDF, optionally select pages and choose plain text or approximate layout. Scanned pages require OCR.
Download the TXT file and review reading order, columns and tables.

Process multiple files

Use a workflow to apply the same settings to each file.

Formats and requirements

Input formats: PDF
Output: plain text
Availability: Free in your browser and through the CLI
Files per operation: 1
Browser file limit: 128 MiB per file, 128 MiB total

What to expect

Extracts selectable text to UTF-8, optionally retaining approximate layout. Scans require OCR; reading order, tables and columns need review.

Do my files leave my device?

No. Thanks to advanced file-processing technology, your files are processed directly on your device, inside your browser. OneKit does not receive your input files or results. Required public processing libraries may download when you first use the tool.

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