Free PDF to Text Converter

This PDF to text converter extracts clean, editable text from any PDF document using Notie's AI. It works even with scanned documents, using OCR to recognize text that isn't natively selectable. Get usable text from reports, forms, and books in just a few clicks.

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Free to start · No credit card required · Works on iPhone & Android

How to use the pdf to text

Upload your PDF

Add the PDF document you want to convert into plain text.

AI extracts the text

Notie processes the document, using OCR when needed, to pull out all readable text.

Copy or download the text

Review the extracted text, then copy it or download it as a plain text file.

Why use Notie's pdf to text

Free to use

Convert your first PDF documents to text at no cost.

Works with scanned PDFs

Notie uses OCR to extract text even from scanned or image-based documents.

Fast processing

Most documents convert to text within seconds.

Works on any device

Convert PDFs to text from your browser or the Notie mobile app.

PDF to Text FAQs

Can this tool handle scanned PDFs, not just digital ones?

Yes, Notie uses OCR technology to recognize and extract text from scanned or image-based PDFs, in addition to natively digital documents.

Will the formatting be preserved in the extracted text?

The extracted text focuses on accuracy of content; for documents with complex layouts like tables, you may want to review and adjust formatting afterward.

Can I translate the extracted text afterward?

Yes, once you have the plain text you can run it through our PDF translator to convert it into another language.

Can I get a summary instead of the full text?

Yes, use our PDF summarizer if you want a condensed overview rather than the complete extracted text.

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