Updated June 2026 · runs 100% in your browser
PDF to Text
Pull the text out of a PDF on your device — copy it or download a .txt. No upload, no sign-up, no limits.
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How it works
ConvertCabin uses pdf.js inside this browser tab to read the text layer of your PDF and hands it straight back to you. Nothing is uploaded.
It works on PDFs that contain real, selectable text. For scanned documents (which are images), use the Image to Text (OCR) tool instead.
About PDF to Text
Extracting plain text from a PDF is handy for quoting, searching, translating or moving content into another document — without retyping. The layout isn't preserved; you get the raw text, page by page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract text from a PDF?
Drop a PDF and the text from every page appears in a box you can copy or download. It all runs in your browser.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Only if the PDF already contains real text. Scanned PDFs are images of text, so use the Image to Text (OCR) tool for those.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The text is read on your device with pdf.js and your file is never sent to a server.
What is a PDF file?
PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves a document's exact layout, fonts, and images on every device and operating system, which is why it's the standard for sharing files that must look identical everywhere.
What is a TXT file?
TXT is plain text with no formatting — just characters. It's the most universal, lightweight document format and opens in any text editor on any system.