PDF to Text — Extract Text from PDF

Extract Text from PDF Online — Free and Private

PDFico extracts all readable text from any PDF entirely in your browser. Unlike other tools, your file never leaves your device. This is ideal for extracting text from contracts, research papers, reports, and any document where privacy matters.

Why Use PDFico's PDF to Text Tool?

• No file uploads — your PDF stays on your device at all times
• Instant extraction — text is extracted in seconds, not minutes
• Copy or download — copy text to clipboard or save as a .txt file
• Word and character count — see document statistics instantly
• Free forever — no accounts, no limits, no hidden fees

How It Works

This tool uses PDF.js to read the text layer embedded in your PDF. It works with any digitally-created PDF (not scanned images). The extracted text preserves the reading order and can be copied, searched, or saved as a plain text file.