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Clean frontend OCR tool

Extract clean text from regular and scanned PDFs.

Selectable PDFs use direct text extraction. Scanned pages automatically switch to browser OCR, so the tool stays useful without a backend.

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About PDF to Text

Extract plain text from any PDF file. OCR support helps recover text from scanned documents and image-based PDFs.

PDF to Text features

When to use PDF to Text

Copy content into notes, search archives, or prepare text for analysis and accessibility workflows.

How to use PDF to Text online

  1. Step 1. Upload your file using the drag-and-drop area above.
  2. Step 2. Adjust any settings, then start processing.
  3. Step 3. Download your result instantly — free, with no watermarks.

Check the downloaded result

Plain-text extraction does not preserve page layout, images, or exact table structure. OCR results from scans should be proofread.

File privacy and processing

This tool processes your file locally in your browser. The source document is not uploaded to PDFHill for processing, although your browser may download the tool libraries needed to perform the task. Read our file safety overview.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free?

Yes. PDFHill tools are free to use and PDFHill does not add a watermark to your downloaded file.

Do I need an account?

No sign-up is required for most PDFHill tools.

Will my original file be changed?

No. PDFHill creates a new download. Your original file stays as it was on your device.

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